Lot 329: Lawson, Robert (1892-1957) They Were Good and Strong, Signed. New York: Viking, 1940. Second printing, October 1940, signed by Lawson o

Est: $500 USD - $700 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USNovember 17, 2013

Item Overview

Description

Lawson, Robert (1892-1957) They Were Good and Strong, Signed. New York: Viking, 1940.
Second printing, October 1940, signed by Lawson on the half-title, bound in publisher's beige cloth, blocked in blue, in the dust jacket, with the Caldecott Medal sticker affixed to the lower left front, the jacket slightly sunned, chipped, small portion missing at the head of the spine, brownish offsetting to endleaves/pastedowns; Lawson won the 1941 Caldecott for this title.

Provenance: from the collection of Julia F. Carter (1884-1980).

Artist or Maker

Robert (1892) Lawson

Condition Report

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

Fine Books & Manuscripts

Skinner

November 17, 2013, 11:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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