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Ackermann, Rudolph.
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Views of churches, public buildings, squares, &c. in London and its environs, engraved for Ackermann's Repository and presented to Thomas Bird. [London: Rudolph Ackermann], 1817
Large 8vo (250 x 175mm.), folding engraved frontispiece, 77 hand-coloured aquatint plates, all but two hand-coloured, some cut round and mounted, contemporary straight-grained red half morocco, spine gilt, frontispiece a bit frayed, binding rubbed, upper hinge cracked
Provenance
Thomas Bird, FAS, of Hereford, armorial bookplate, library sold in 1837; 5th Earl of Rosebery, armorial bookplate
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."
Catalogue Note
A rare, bespoke collection of plates assembled from Ackermann's Repository of Arts. The letterpress title, presumably unique, explains that the volume is for presentation to Thomas Bird, whose bookplate is in the front of the volume.