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Sawyer, Edmund.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Memorials of affairs of state in the reigns of Q. Elizabeth and K. James I. Collected (chiefly) from the original papers of... Sir Ralph Winwood. London: W.B. for T. Ward, 1725
Large paper copy, 3 volumes, folio (457 x 274mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait of Winwood by George Vertue after Mierevelde in each volume, woodcut head- and tailpieces, contemporary red morocco gilt, spines gilt in compartments, gilt edges, occasional very light spotting, a few small wormholes in vol.1, spines faded and slightly chipped, bindings slightly rubbed, a few joints starting to crack
Provenance
Archibald Acheson, 2nd Earl of Gosford, GCB (1776-1849), Gosford Castle, Markethill, Co. Armagh, armorial book label; thence by descent to the 4th Earl (1841-1922), sale, Puttick and Simpson, 21 April-2 May 1884, lot 3183, Toovey, £2 8s; 5th Earl of Rosebery, armorial bookplates
Literature
Saxton: Atlas. London, 1574-1579
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."