DAVID HOCKNEY (B. 1937)

Illustrations for Fourteen Poems from C. P. Cavafy, London, Editions Alecto Limited, 1967 (Scottish Arts Council 48-58)

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DAVID HOCKNEY (B. 1937)
Illustrations for Fourteen Poems from C. P. Cavafy, London, Editions Alecto Limited, 1967 (Scottish Arts Council 48-58)
the set of eleven signed and dated etchings on Crisbrook handmade, title, text and justification, edition D, copy 69 of 75 (there were also 15 artist's proofs in this edition), the etchings stamped 'ae363-ae373' on the reverse, all with full margins, loose (as issued), the palest time staining at the extreme margin edges, otherwise in very good condition, original black cloth-covered portfolio (wear at corners and pale surface soiling), lacking (S.A.C. 47). 590 x 425 mm.
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Lot Essay

Including: Two boys aged 23 or 24; He enquired after the quality; To remain; According to prescriptions of ancient magicians; In an old book; The shop window of a tobacco store; In the dull village; The Beginning; One night; In despair; and Beautiful and white flowers

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