Lot 86
  • 86

[Grub Street Journal].

Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description

  • Memoirs of the Society of Grub-Street. for J. Wilford, 1737
8vo, two volumes, first edition, title-pages printed in red and black, contemporary speckled calf with new spines, spines in compartments, morocco lettering pieces, slight spotting and browning, occasional annotations (including occasional identification of anonymous people and authorship attributions)

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."

Catalogue Note

The Grub Street Journal attacked Pope's adversaries in the Dunciad controversy and Pope probably had a role in its production. This publication comprises a selection from the periodical.