Lot 6 · English Literature, History, Children’s Books & Illustrations
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- Estimate
- £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,336–$2,004
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — English Literature, History, Children’s Books & Illustrations, London · 12 December 2017
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4626298
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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George Butler, the "first editions: re-covered" copy of:. Sotheby's, 12 Dec 2017, lot 6. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4626298.
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George Butler, the "first editions: re-covered" copy of:. Sotheby's, 12 Dec 2017, lot 6. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4626298.
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From the same sale English Literature, History, Children’s Books & Illustrations · Dec 2017
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watercolour of a Cat | Arthur Rackham | £200–£300 | |
| Fairy Party | Elizabeth Mary Watt | £1,500–£2,000 | |
| "Father Christmas' Book Tea" | Arthur Rackham | £4,000–£6,000 | |
| "The Real Pony Fans Are Small Girls" | Gerard Hoffnung | £1,000–£1,500 | |
| Chrysanthemums and Daisies | Arthur Rackham | £2,000–£3,000 | |
| "The British Character - Sea Sense" | 'pont' | £600–£800 |
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