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Johnson, Samuel
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Johnson, Samuel
- A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland. London: for W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1775
- Paper
8vo (233 x 140mm.), first edition, first issue, Todd's edition A (the twelve lines contain eleven errata, p.199 line 13 has "afford"), D8 and U4 cancels (U4 with p.296 incorrectly numbered 226), with the errata leaf bound at the beginning, uncut as issued, original boards, modern folding box, with "afford" corrected in pencil to "affording" in a later hand, U4 torn at gutter, slight spotting to title and elsewhere, rebacked
Provenance
G. Sheldon, inscription on front free endpaper.
Literature
Courtney & Nichol Smith, p.122; ESTC T84319; Todd, W. "The printing of Johnson’s Journey (1775)", Studies in bibliography 6 (1954), pp.247-54
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."