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[Burke, Edmund].
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- An Appeal from the New to the Old Whigs, in consequence of some late Discussions in Parliament, relative to the Reflections on the French Revolution. for J. Dodsley, 1791
8vo, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("Respectfully presented by the Author to her Royal Highness the Dutchess [sic] of Cumberland") on half-title, modern panelled calf, spine in compartments, morocco lettering piece, some light soiling
Provenance
Anne, Duchess of Cumberland (inscription); James Boswell (1778–1822); W.B.L. Hawkins (ownership signature and note "bought at Mr Boswell's sale. 1825.")
Literature
Rothschild 523
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
A presentation copy to the notorious Duchess of Cumberland (described by Horace Walpole as 'coquette beyond measure, artful as Cleopatra, and completely mistress of all her passions and projects').
In 1771 Henry Frederick, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn, brother of George III, secretly married Anne Horton (the daughter of Simon Luttrell, Baron Irnham (1713–1787) and the widow of Andrew Horton of Catton Hall, Derbyshire). Cumberland's failure to seek the king's permission for his marriage led to George III forcing the Royal Marriages Act through parliament. This stipulated that no descendant of George II, other than the descendants of princesses who married into foreign families, could marry without the sovereign's consent.