- 87
Pater, Walter.
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Description
- Studies in the History of the Renaissance. London: Macmillan, 1873
first edition, 8vo, tipped in engraved plate of Pico della Mirandula by Lorieux after Georgion on verso of half-title, modern half green morocco, spine gilt in compartments, tipped in 4-page letter from pater to eugene benson, signed and dated February 3, thanking Benson for his review of Pater's work and looking back "with pleasure to your visit to Oxford, and the charming conversations I enjoyed so much with yourself and Miss Fletcher... her charming books have been much read here"
Provenance
Eugene Benson; Julia Constance Fletcher, "George Fleming"; Margaret Rhodes, sister of the playwright Harrison Rhodes; sale of the Rhodes family property at The Abbey, Daytona Beach, Florida, 20002.
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."