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Handel, Georg Frideric.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of Oratorios in first and early editions
1) Alexander's Feast, London: Walsh, [1738], first edition, [Smith no.1], ownership inscriptions to title, bookplate of William Gostling, eighteenth-century half calf, without the catalogue of music
2) Judas Maccabaeus [1769 or later] [Smith no.5], bookseller's label to title, some modern annotations, modern boards
3) The Choice of Hercules, London: Walsh [1751 or later] [Smith no.2], bookplate of Gerald Edward Coke, modern half roan
4) Alexander Balus an Oratorio, London: Walsh [1748] [Smith no.2], modern half roan, without privilege, paginated 1-44, 57-66, 71-94
5) The Most Celebrated Songs in the Oratorio Call'd Saul, London: Walsh [1740, or later] [Smith no.3], modern half morocco
2) Judas Maccabaeus [1769 or later] [Smith no.5], bookseller's label to title, some modern annotations, modern boards
3) The Choice of Hercules, London: Walsh [1751 or later] [Smith no.2], bookplate of Gerald Edward Coke, modern half roan
4) Alexander Balus an Oratorio, London: Walsh [1748] [Smith no.2], modern half roan, without privilege, paginated 1-44, 57-66, 71-94
5) The Most Celebrated Songs in the Oratorio Call'd Saul, London: Walsh [1740, or later] [Smith no.3], modern half morocco
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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."