Sale 2339
New York
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16 - 17 September 2010
Price realised
USD 25,000
Estimate
NOTT, Charles Stanley. Chinese Jade Carvings of the XVIth to the XIXth Century in the Collection of Mrs. Georg Vetlesen. London: Printed by B.T. Batsford for private circulation only, 1939-1940 3 volumes, 2o (385 x 285 mm). Numerous photographic plates, some in color. Original green morocco gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut, green silk linings. FIRST EDITION limited issue, number 42 of 100 sets additionally signed by Mrs. Vetlesen. (3)
Provenance
Provenance: Mrs. Louis J. Marion (presentation inscription from Mrs. Vetlesen on the limitation page). Philip M. Neufeld.
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