Jones, Mary.

large 8vo, first edition, large ("royal paper") paper subscriber's copy, list of subscribers present, contemporary red morocco gilt with fine gilt embellishments at corners, spine gilt in compartments, morocco lettering pieces, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, minor worming to foot of upper joint

Sir Edward Popham (booklabel) and, later, 'Littlecote' (bookplate)

Foxon p. 391

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."

Thomas Wharton's observations on Mary Jones are noted by Boswell: "Miss Jones lived at Oxford, and was often of our parties. she was a very ingenious poetess, and published a volume of poems; and, on the whole, was a most sensible, agreeable, and amiable woman... Johnson used to call her the Chantress..."

This copy corresponds to the pagination of the National Library of Scotland copy (vi,[1],x-lv,[1],405,[1]p.)