18th May, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Books, Maps & Manuscripts
2004
Hockney (David)
A Bigger Book, Taschen, 2016, numbered limited edition of 10,000 [9000], signed by the artist, (L.A., 2016), 71cm x 52cm, dust wrapper, complete with adjustable acrylic and painted metal tripod stand designed by Marc Newson, together with assembly instructions, allen keys and white gloves, book in original paper wrapping, stand parts in original packaging/bubblewrap. Retail price £4,500 (www.taschen.com)
[Please note that at the request of the vendor, in order to maintain the 'as new' condition, viewing of this lot will be restricted]
Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000
Auction: Books, Maps & Manuscripts, 18th May, 2022
Over 180 lots to include a broad selection, from early antiquarian books to modern first editions, alongside illustrations, private press, manuscripts, maps and atlases, early photographs, and historic documents. Amongst the highlights is a group of Victorian ephemera including a Paper Peepshow of the Thames Tunnel, and a very unusual leaf-cut picture of workers around a derelict tower and trees. Of North-East interest is a collection of approximately 240 19th and early 20th century photographs, and an outstanding archive of early drawings and plans relating to Radcliffe and Broomhill Collieries.
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Tuesday 17 May 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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