- 500
Pope, Alexander
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Ivory
Pope's Own Miscellany Being a reprint of Poems on Several Occasions 1717 containing new poems by Alexander Pope and others, edited by Norman Ault. London: The Nonesuch Press, 1935
8vo (9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.; 247 x 165 mm, uncut). Half-title.
8vo (9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.; 247 x 165 mm, uncut). Half-title.
Condition
Some rubbing where the bands meet the upper joint.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Number 21 of 750 copies, in a fine Cosway binding with a large portrait of Alexander Pope on ivory by C. B. Currie. The binding is numbered "925" and signed by J. H. Stonehouse and Miss Currie on a leaf bound before the half-title. Dark brown crushed morocco, the portrait surrounded densely with two repeated goldstamps, green watered-silk pastedowns and endleaves, turn-ins richly gilt, by Rivière & Son, in a green cloth slipcase.