[GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS]. KEATS, John (1795-1821). Lamia, Isabella, the Eve of Saint Agnes and Other Poems. Waltham Saitn Lawrence, Berkshire: The Golden Cockerel Press, 1928. ONE OF FIFTEEN COPIES PRINTED ON VELLUM.
Sale 697 - Fine Books and Manuscripts including Americana
Nov 6, 2019
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$6,000 -
$8,000
Sold for $20,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS]. KEATS, John (1795-1821). Lamia, Isabella, the Eve of Saint Agnes and Other Poems. Waltham Saint Lawrence, Berkshire: The Golden Cockerel Press, 1928.
Small folio. Wood-engraved illustrations by Robert Gibbings, initials in red and blue. Original black shark skin, gilt snake on upper cover, spine gilt-lettered, metal clasps, edges gilt, stamp-signed by Sangorski & Sutcliffe.
LIMITED EDITION, number 10 of 15 copies PRINTED ON VELLUM of a total edition of 500. Chanticleer 62. A FINE COPY.
Property from the Estate of Lucia von Borisini Batten, Sold to Benefit the Albuquerque Museum Foundation
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email conditionreports@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.