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Current Bid: $0
Reserve: $150
Estimate: $250
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Collection of four items pertaining to renowned South African artist Walter Battiss (1906-1982):
1) Hand-written letter by Walter Battiss, on a South African University letterhead, dated 23.5.70 and addressed to "Dearest Little Sister";
2) His copy of The Wisdom of my Heart (Editions Poetry, 1947) by Henry Miller. William Kentridge designed ex-libris card of previous owner (Warren Siebrits) pasted to front endpaper, 255 pages. Wear to cloth boards, pages browning, loss to page edges, 255 pages;
3) A hand-written Letter from Walter's daughter-in-law, Rain, dated 22.11.2013, proving the book's provenance;
4) Walter Battiss Omvattende Tentoonstelling/Comprehensive Exhibition Catalogue, issued by the Pretoria Art Museum, 1979/80. Paper wrappers, 24 pages, foxing on front cover, creasing to first pages, else Good.
Both letters legible and in very good condition.
- Name: Richmond Books and Prints
- Contact Person: John Donaldson
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 081 270 8827
- Preferred Payment Methods: Credit Card, Electronic Transfer & Paypal
- Trade Associations: AA Approved
