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Miscellaneous Tracts, a collection of 29 works in 3 volumes, including:
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- Barbier, Stephen. An expedient to pay the publick debts. London: J. Roberts, 1719, letter to the King in Latin, text in English and French, [Goldsmiths 5555]; Tate, Robert. A practical treatise upon several different and useful subjects. London: W.S. for J. Wilford, 1732, pp.115–116 contain a list of archbishoprics of the Spanish West Indies, [Sabin 94404]; Some considerations upon taxes, and upon the debts of the nation. Eton: J. Pote, to be sold by W. Owen, London, [1749]; Lockman, John. To the long-conceal'd first promoter of the cambrick and tea-bills, an epistle. London: for the author, to be sold by M. Cooper, 1746, final advertisement leaf, [Foxon L224], cropped throughout; Rules and orders for the Royal Academy at Woolwich. London: J. Peele and W. Wilkins, 1741, with final blank leaf, signed by Fitzwilliam Plumptre on title-page; with 6 others, together 11 works in one volume
Establishment of Colonel Graeme's Regiment; Lieut. Colonel Barre's Regiment and Major Hamilton's Corps; 3 manuscript leaves detailing the cost of staff, [18th century]; Seasonable considerations relating to the smugglers. London: W. Strahan, 1746, [Goldsmiths 8217]; Corporation of London. The covenants of an indenture of apprenticeship... for the use of the apprentices of the City of London. London: John Clarke, 1748, shaved at head and fore-edge; [Gresham College] A brief representation of the original and subsequent state of Gresham College. [18th century], manuscript on paper, 21pp.; An authentick account of the measures and precautions used at Venice, by the Magistrate of the Office of Health, for the preservation of the publick health. London: Edward Owen, 1752, [Wellcome II, p.75]; Irwin, Christopher. A summary of the principles and scope of a method... for finding the longitude at sea. London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1760, folding engraved plate; with 5 others, together 11 works in one volume
Gardiner, Richard. Memoirs of the siege of Quebec, capital of all Canada, and of the retreat of Monsieur de Bourlemaque... London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1761, [Sabin 26630; Staton & Tremaine 284], rare; Middleton, Conyers. Dissertationis de servili medicorum conditione appendix, seu defensionis pars secunda. London, 1761, [Wellcome IV, p.132]; An authentic account of the proceedings of their High Mightinesses, the states of Holland and West-Friezeland, on the complaint led before them by His Excellency Sir Joseph Yorke...concerning hostilities committed in the River of Bengal. London: T. Becket and P.A. de Hondt, 1762, [cf. Landwehr, VOC 161]; with 4 others, together 7 works in one volume
3 volumes, 4to, contemporary calf, bindings slightly worn and rubbed
Gardiner, Richard. Memoirs of the siege of Quebec, capital of all Canada, and of the retreat of Monsieur de Bourlemaque... London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1761, [Sabin 26630; Staton & Tremaine 284], rare; Middleton, Conyers. Dissertationis de servili medicorum conditione appendix, seu defensionis pars secunda. London, 1761, [Wellcome IV, p.132]; An authentic account of the proceedings of their High Mightinesses, the states of Holland and West-Friezeland, on the complaint led before them by His Excellency Sir Joseph Yorke...concerning hostilities committed in the River of Bengal. London: T. Becket and P.A. de Hondt, 1762, [cf. Landwehr, VOC 161]; with 4 others, together 7 works in one volume
3 volumes, 4to, contemporary calf, bindings slightly worn and rubbed
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"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."