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James, Henry
Estimate
2,500 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- James, Henry
- Letters ... to Walter Berry. Paris: Black Sun Press, October 1928
- ink on paper
4to, ONE OF 16 COPIES ON JAPON WITH AN ORIGINAL LETTER TIPPED IN, printed in red and black, one facsimile plate, in publisher's printed wrappers enclosed in glassine, housed in publisher's portfolio covered in gold paper with red ribbon ties, in a red silk chemise and quarter black morocco folding box, spine gilt, glassine wrappers frayed, wear to extremities of portfolio, loss to ties
[with:] Henry James, typed letter signed, to Walter Berry, number 14 in the series, writing to him immediately after his departure from London for Paris, apologising for missing an appointment the previous day on account of his ill-health ("...there was nothing for me but to tumble back to bed in almost insufferable pain and view with horror the exhibition of it even to the most ministering of angels or generous of guests..."), headed "Dictated", 5 pages, large post quarto, headed stationery of Lamb House, Rye, 23 October 1912, envelope (addressed c/o Edith Wharton)
[with:] Henry James, typed letter signed, to Walter Berry, number 14 in the series, writing to him immediately after his departure from London for Paris, apologising for missing an appointment the previous day on account of his ill-health ("...there was nothing for me but to tumble back to bed in almost insufferable pain and view with horror the exhibition of it even to the most ministering of angels or generous of guests..."), headed "Dictated", 5 pages, large post quarto, headed stationery of Lamb House, Rye, 23 October 1912, envelope (addressed c/o Edith Wharton)
Literature
Edel and Laurence C8; Minkoff A-16
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The colophon states that the book was printed in 100 numbered copies on Hollande Van Gelder Zonen and 16 copies on Japon, each of the latter supplemented by one of the 16 original letters printed in the book. Edel and Laurence state that these copies were lettered A-P but the colophon does not call for this and the present copy is not lettered.
Walter Berry (1859-1927) was an American lawyer and diplomat. A cousin of Harry Crosby (to whom he left his library) and a fellow Francophile, he counted many wrꦏiters as friends including James, Edith Wha🤪rton, and Proust.