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[Wood, Robert]
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- The ruins of Palmyra. London, 1753, 57 numbered engraved plates, the first on 3 sheets, 3 full-page illustrations in text
Ibid. The ruins of Balbec. London, 1757, 46 numbered engraved plates, 9 double-page and/or folding
Together 2 volumes, first editions, folio (550 x 365mm.), wide margins, later diced russia gilt by Kalthoeber, with his ticket, wide gilt borders to covers, gilt edges, each with silk page marker with gilt tassle, Balbec with occasional slight spotting (Palmyra more heavily so), joints split or covers detached, the first chipped at head and foot of spine, markers with soiled crease and fragile
Together 2 volumes, first editions, folio (550 x 365mm.), wide margins, later diced russia gilt by Kalthoeber, with his ticket, wide gilt borders to covers, gilt edges, each with silk page marker with gilt tassle, Balbec with occasional slight spotting (Palmyra more heavily so), joints split or covers detached, the first chipped at head and foot of spine, markers with soiled crease and fragile
Provenance
?Uvedale or Robert Price, inscription on title of first work: "Price's sale... April 8th 1762" (S. Baker held a sale on 5 April, 1762, described as Uvedale Price's library but most likely that of Robert Price, a friend of Gainsborough, who had died in 1761, whose father was named Uvedale (d.1764) and son similarly (the writer on the picturesque and member of the Society of Dilettanti, 1747-1829)); J. Barnard, signature on both titles; [William Beckford], sale 27 November 1883, lot 571, to James Bain for £4 17s 6d; 5th Earl of Rosebery, armorial bookplates, acquired from Bain for £8 8s
Literature
BAL RIBA 3707, 3706; Blackmer 1834 (French edition), 1835; Harris 939, 936
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."