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Shakespeare, William
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Shakespeare, WIlliam
- The Players’ Shakespeare series. Ernest Benn Limited, 1923-1927, comprising:
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i) Cymbeline, 1923, illustrations by Albert Rutherston; ii) Loves Labour’s Lost, 1924, signed by Norman Wilkinson, illustrations by Norman Wilkinson; iii) The Merchant of Venice, 1923, signed by Thomas Lowinsky, illustrations by Thomas Lowinsky; iv) Macbeth, 1923, signed by Charles Ricketts, illustrations by Charles Ricketts, scratch to upper cover; v) A Midsommer Nights Dreame. 1924, signed by Paul Nash, illustrations by Paul Nash; vi) Julius Caesar, 1925, signed by Ernst Stern, illustrations by Ernst Stern; vii) King Lear, 1927, signed by Paul Nash, illustrations by Paul Nash; all folio, EACH COPY NUMBER 1 OF 100 COPIES, signed by Harley Granville-Barker and Albert Rutherston, printed on hand-made paper, full green oasis morocco by Riviere or Zaehnsdorf, spines slightly faded, some scratches to covers
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
An attractive set of this edition, printed at the Shakespeare Head Press.