Estimate € 1,000 - 1,500
Sold € 1,700
Auction: 25 January 2022 at 15:00
MOORE, Henry (1898-1986) - SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616) - Hamlet. Rome: Delfino, [1985]. A fine copy of this rare Moore illustrated Shakespeare with its original stand. N. 184 of 1200, although it is very probable that this limitation is grossly exaggerated. Folio (475 x 335mm). 10 colour lithographs from drawings by Henry Moore, captioned tissue guards, original bookmarks. Original dark morocco over thick wooden boards with bevelled edges, with rectangular bronze bas-relief 'Hamlet's Dilemna' by Moore mounted on upper cover, spine titled in gilt, uncut, with original bordeau cut-away stand.
Estimate € 1,000 - 1,500