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Defoe, Daniel.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The life and strange surprizing adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, mariner. (The farther adventures of Robinson Crusoe; being the second and last part of his life). for W. Taylor, 1719
2 volumes, 8vo, second edition of volume 1, first edition of volume 2, engraved frontispiece of Robinson Crusoe in volume 1, 4pp. of publisher's advertisements at the end of volume 1, 11pp. of advertisements at the end of volume 2, contemporary calf, spine gilt in compartments, Courtenay crest gilt stamped on upper cover, lacking engraved folding map in volume 2, bindings rubbed
Provenance
Francis Courtenay, inscription on flyleaf dated May 13 1792
Literature
Hutchins p. 72, p.97; Furbank & Owens 204; Moore 417
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."