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Walpole, Horace
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Three works uniformly bound, comprising:
- PAPER
Anecdotes of Painting in England. Strawberry Hill: Thomas Farmer, 1762-1771, 4 volumes, 100 engraved plates
A Catalogue of Engravers who have been born, or resided in England. Strawberry Hill: [no publisher], 1763, 9 engraved plates
Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third. London: J. Dodsley, 1768, engraved frontispiece and plate, frontispiece shaved
Together 6 volumes, 4to (230 x 180mm.), contemporary calf, double gilt fillet borders on covers, spines gilt, russet and green labels
A Catalogue of Engravers who have been born, or resided in England. Strawberry Hill: [no publisher], 1763, 9 engraved plates
Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third. London: J. Dodsley, 1768, engraved frontispiece and plate, frontispiece shaved
Together 6 volumes, 4to (230 x 180mm.), contemporary calf, double gilt fillet borders on covers, spines gilt, russet and green labels
Provenance
“Given to me by the author. The Honourable Horace Walpole”, MS note on fly leaves; George Simon Harcourt, Viscount Nuneham, engraved armorial bookplate
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."
Catalogue Note
Presented by Walpole to Viscount Nuneham