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Sutherland, William.
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Britain's glory: or, ship-building unvail'd. Being a general director, for building and completing the said machines. London: Tho. Norris, Eben. Tracy, Arthur Bettesworth and Benj. Pickard, 1717, folding frontispiece with engraved portrait of George I, woodcut illustrations, 6 engraved plates, frontispiece damaged at edges and laid down, several leaves (including title-page) repaired in gutter, a few small holes in quires B-C, a few illustrations and engravings shaved, some offsetting, some paper repairs
Ibid. The prices of labour in shipbuilding adjusted: or, the mystery of ship-building unveiled. London: D.L., 1717, woodcut illustrations, headpieces and initials, quires F, Nn and Pp damaged and repaired, lacking quires M and Oo, Rrr1 defective
First editions, 2 volumes, folio (327 x 210mm.), uniform near-contemporary marbled calf, spines gilt in compartments, red edges, extremities rubbed; sold not subject to return
First editions, 2 volumes, folio (327 x 210mm.), uniform near-contemporary marbled calf, spines gilt in compartments, red edges, extremities rubbed; sold not subject to return
Provenance
5th Earl of Rosebery, armorial bookplates; Barnbougle Castle catalogue, inkstamps
Literature
English Maritime Books 3488
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."