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Blomefield, Francis.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- An essay towards a topographical history of the county of Norfolk [with the continuation by Charles Parkin]. London: W. Bulmer and Co. for William Miller, 1805-1810
Large paper copy, 11 volumes, 4to (299 x 227mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait, engraved and woodcut illustrations, 17 letterpress tables, mostly genealogical (some folding), 36 engraved plates (8 folding), including plan of Norwich with facing letterpress explanatory table, contemporary speckled calf gilt, spines gilt in compartments with red and green morocco lettering-pieces, marbled edges, paper slightly browned and brittle in volumes 1-3, a few small marginal tears, small hole in Tt1 of vol.7 and 3N2 of volume 8 with slight loss, some plates spotted, some joints weak, a few scrapes on covers
Provenance
Sir Richard Colt Hoare (1758-1838), Stourhead Library, inscription on verso of flyleaf, sale in these rooms, 30 July-7 August 1883, lot 121; 5th Earl of Rosebery, armorial bookplates
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."