- 118
[Swift, Jonathan].
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Travels into several Remote Nations of the World. In four parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first a Surgeon, and then a Captain of several Ships. Benj[amin] Motte, 1726
8vo, two volumes, first edition (teerink's "a" edition), engraved frontispiece in second state, five engraved maps and one plate, contemporary calf with double fillet gilt border, spine in six compartments with two lettering pieces in red and green morocco, upper cover of vol.1 detached and front free endpaper loose, joints repaired, lettering pieces replaced, scuffed, spotting
Literature
Teerinck 289; PMM 185
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
the first printing of gulliver's travels, published on 28 October 1726. It was succeeded by two further editions by Motte in the following two months (Teerink AA and B), but it was the edition of May 1727 that Motte designated the "Second Edition". This is thus the first of three distinct editions which are by convention, and in deference to the publisher, known collectively as the first edition.