{"product_id":"catalogue-of-the-library-and-literary-manuscripts-of-the-late-sir-max-beerbohm-sotheby-co","title":"Catalogue of the Library and Literary Manuscripts of the Late Sir Max Beerbohm, Sotheby \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCatalogue of the Library and Literary Manuscripts of the Late Sir Max Beerbohm, Sotheby \u0026amp; Co. — First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Sotheby \u0026amp; Co., 1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. 103, [1].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The original printed wrappers remain fundamentally sound and firmly attached, showing only slight dust-soiling, mild corner creasing, and minor thumbing to the extremities typical with handling. The spine is uncreased and the binding remains perfectly tight, reflecting a catalogue that has been carefully shelved rather than heavily consulted. Internally, the leaves are crisp, bright, and completely free of foxing, stains, or any extraneous marginalia, presenting a handsome, highly authentic example of this ephemeral record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is the uncommon 'Unillustrated Catalogue 3d.' issue of the definitive Sotheby \u0026amp; Co. auction catalogue for the library of Sir Max Beerbohm, dispersed following his passing in Rapallo. The sale, conducted by order of the administratrix of the estate of the late Sir Max and Lady Beerbohm across Monday, 12 December, and Tuesday, 13 December 1960, remains a vital bibliographic milestone for collectors of fin-de-siècle and Edwardian literature. Notably, the catalogue documents Beerbohm’s famous 'improved' books, volumes he mischievously altered with drawings, parodies, and mock inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRetaining its original plain paper wrappers adorned with a facsimile self-caricature by Beerbohm, this reference stands as a scarce and essential primary resource on the open market, particularly in such well-preserved, unmarked condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating primary resource for collectors of Edwardian literature, this original 1960 Sotheby \u0026amp; Co. auction catalogue provides a comprehensive inventory of the library and manuscripts of the legendary essayist and caricaturist, Sir Max Beerbohm. Detailing 383 distinct lots, the catalogue offers an intimate glimpse into the mind of a towering literary figure, meticulously recording the playfully 'improved' books, parodies, and original artworks that populated his final collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54440128676179,"sku":"4854","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260727_142339.jpg?v=1785418706","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/catalogue-of-the-library-and-literary-manuscripts-of-the-late-sir-max-beerbohm-sotheby-co","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}