- 52
Boswell, James.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. Henry Baldwin, for Charles Dilly, 1791
4to (278 x 218mm.), first edition, 2 volumes, engraved frontispiece portrait of Johnson after Reynolds in volume 1, two engraved plates in volume 2 (of Round Robin addressed to Johnson and of his hand-writing), with the reading "give" in line 10 of p.135 in volume 1, seven cancel leaves as usual, some contemporary or near-contemporary notes in ink on endpaper at the end of volume 2, nineteenth-century brown morocco gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, some spotting, particularly to leaves at beginning and end, slight edge wear to binding
Provenance
Rt. Hon. Earl of Derby, M.C., of Knowsley Hall, armorial bookplate, the sale of Valuable Printed Books from his library, Christie's, 23-24 March 1954, lot 43
This copy was probably in the library established at Knowsley by the politician, art collector and naturalist Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby (1775-1851)
Literature
Pottle 79; Rothschild 463; Grolier English 65
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."