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War of Independence.
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- A collection of 9 volumes on the Greek War of Independence, in English, comprising:
[Anichini, P.] A letter to the most noble the marquess of Lansdowne on the subject of Naples and Greece. London: for the author by Samuel and Richard Bentley, 1822, presentation copy, inscribed by the author to the Earl of Grosvenor, 8vo (204 x 125mm.), modern half brown morocco, cropped affecting manuscript dedication
Sheridan, Charles Brinsley. Thoughts on the Greek revolution. London: John Murray, 1822, 8vo (200 x 119mm.), modern half tan morocco
Erskine, Thomas, Lord. A letter to the Earl of Liverpool, on the subject of the Greeks... second edition. London: John Murray, 1822, 8vo (225 x 139mm.), later boards, corners bumped
Waddington, George. A visit to Greece in 1823 and 1824... the second edition. London: John Murray, 1825, 8vo (184 x 109mm.), engraved folding map, engraved folding plan, nineteenth-century half calf, [Russell Institution, stamps], binding very worn
Palma di Cesnola, Alerino. Greece vindicated; in two letters. London: for the author, 1826, presentation copy, 8vo (226 x 136mm.), contemporary boards, presentation inscription partially erased, binding very worn
Green, Philip James. Sketches of the war in Greece... second edition. London: Thomas Hurst [&c.], 1828, 8vo (214 x 130mm.), contemporary half calf, [Thomas Caldecott, signature on pastedown. Possibly the editor of Shakespeare (1744-1833) whose extensive library was sold in these rooms between 9 and 14 December 1833], binding very worn
Keightley, Thomas. History of the War of Independence in Greece. Edinburgh: Constable and co, 1830, volume one only, 8vo (153 x 96mm.), engraved additional title-page, original cloth, lacking volume 2, binding very worn
Finlay, George. History of the Greek Revolution. Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1861, 2 volumes, 8vo (221 x 134mm.), engraved folding map, original cloth, binding worn
Sheridan, Charles Brinsley. Thoughts on the Greek revolution. London: John Murray, 1822, 8vo (200 x 119mm.), modern half tan morocco
Erskine, Thomas, Lord. A letter to the Earl of Liverpool, on the subject of the Greeks... second edition. London: John Murray, 1822, 8vo (225 x 139mm.), later boards, corners bumped
Waddington, George. A visit to Greece in 1823 and 1824... the second edition. London: John Murray, 1825, 8vo (184 x 109mm.), engraved folding map, engraved folding plan, nineteenth-century half calf, [Russell Institution, stamps], binding very worn
Palma di Cesnola, Alerino. Greece vindicated; in two letters. London: for the author, 1826, presentation copy, 8vo (226 x 136mm.), contemporary boards, presentation inscription partially erased, binding very worn
Green, Philip James. Sketches of the war in Greece... second edition. London: Thomas Hurst [&c.], 1828, 8vo (214 x 130mm.), contemporary half calf, [Thomas Caldecott, signature on pastedown. Possibly the editor of Shakespeare (1744-1833) whose extensive library was sold in these rooms between 9 and 14 December 1833], binding very worn
Keightley, Thomas. History of the War of Independence in Greece. Edinburgh: Constable and co, 1830, volume one only, 8vo (153 x 96mm.), engraved additional title-page, original cloth, lacking volume 2, binding very worn
Finlay, George. History of the Greek Revolution. Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1861, 2 volumes, 8vo (221 x 134mm.), engraved folding map, original cloth, binding worn
Literature
Droulia -, 316, 256, 900, 1045, 1621, 1845, -
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"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."