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Swift, Jonathan.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Collection of four works:
A Complete Collection of Genteel and Ingenious Conversation, According to the Most Polite Mode and Method now used at Court, and in the best companies on England. In three dialogues. By Simon Wagstaffe, Esq. B. Motte and C. Bathurst, 1738, 8vo, first english edition, first issue (with Neptune in the centre of the headpiece on p.i), contemporary gilt tooled speckled calf, browning, one or two marginal tears, splitting at joints--Directions to Servants in general ... By the Reverent Dr. Swift ... The Second Edition. R. Dodsley and M. Cooper, 1746, 8vo, boards, hinges broken, title page torn at inner margin--The Hibernian Patriot: Being a Collection of the Drapier's Letters to the People of Ireland, concerning Mr Wood's Brass Half-Pence. Dublin, reprinted and sold London: A. Moor, 1730, 8vo, contemporary gilt tooled speckled calf, one or two marginal tears, splitting at joints--History of the Four Last Years of the Queen. By the late Jonathan Swift ... Published from the last manuscript copy, corrected and enlarged by the author's own hand. A. Millar, 1758, 8vo, first edition, contemporary speckled calf, upper hinge broken, front free endpaper loose, rubbed (4)
Provenance
Complete Collection:Reginald C.L. Powys-Lybbe, bookplate; Hibernian Patriot: ownership inscription "E. Kynaston. 1729"; Directions to Servants: Phillipps copy
Literature
Teerink 761, 22, 786, 809; Rothschild 2158, 2186
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."