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Richard Adams Signed Book - Watership Down (Ltd. Ed. #93/250) - With Original Watercolor by John Lawrence

Deluxe limited edition of Watership Down signed by Richard Adams, featuring an original watercolor by illustrator John Lawrence

Estimate: $3000+

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Deluxe limited edition of Watership Down signed by Richard Adams, featuring an original watercolor by illustrator John Lawrence

Signed book: Watership Down. Deluxe limited edition, numbered 93/250. London: Paradine, 1976. Hardcover beautifully bound in full green levant morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, with gilt-stamped illustrative device and gilt-stamped spine with raised bands tooled in compartments, all edges gilt, 6.5 x 9.5, 550 pages. Signed on the title page in red felt tip, "Richard Adams," and one of few copies featuring a lovely original watercolor illustration by John Lawrence on the first free end page, initialed in black ink, "J. L." In very fine condition. Housed in a handsome marbled slipcase.

Of the 250 copies in this fine limited edition, only an estimated 30 contain an original watercolor by illustrator John Lawrence, who has twice won the Francis Williams Award for illustration, sponsored by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. First published in 1972, Watership Down became a classic of modern literature, celebrated for its richly imagined world and profound themes of survival and community. Its blend of adventure and allegory, following a small group of rabbits as they contend with their environment, captured the hearts of readers worldwide, inspiring adaptations such as an animated film, TV series, and stage productions. The novel's enduring legacy lies in its ability to transcend genres, appealing to both children and adults while addressing universal truths about courage and resilience.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art and Literature
  • Dates: December 20, 2024 - January 08, 2025





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