- 822
HISTORY OF ACCOUNTING, 2 VOLUMES
估價
150 - 250 GBP
招標截止
描述
- A collection of 2 volumes, comprising:
i. Brown, Richard (1856-1918). A history of accounting and accountants. Edinburgh: T. C. & E. C. Jack, 1905, large 8vo, edition deluxe, no. 57 of 250 copies signed by the author, portrait frontispiece, photolithograph plates, morocco-backed boards, gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut, some unopened, previous ownership signature, (bought from Hughes, 2001), [T&W B276], minor browning, boards slightly soiled, rubbed ii. Peragallo, Edward (1908-1990). Origin and evolution of double entry bookkeeping. A study of Italian practice from the fourteenth century. New York: American Institute Publishing, 1938, 4to, presentation copy from William K. Wilson (the designer) to Leo Cotton (“To Leo Cotton, whose | fine sense of design | will, I hope, make him | not too critical of | these humble efforts. | William K. Wilson | January 1939”), title-page and colophon printed in red and black, spine gilt, pictorial endpapers, [together with] accompanying manuscript letter from Wilson to Cotton, [T&W P41]
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."