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Stow, John.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- A Survey of the Cities of London and Westminster: containing the original, antiquity, increase, modern estate and government of those cities... now lastly corrected, improved, and very much enlarged... by John Strype. London: A. Churchill et al., 1720
2 volumes, folio (395 x 240mm.), title printed in red and black, woodcut initials and tailpieces, 68 engraved plates and maps (33 double-page, 2 folding), woodcut illustrations, contemporary English panelled calf, black morocco label with Courtenay arms gilt on upper covers, rebacked with later spine gilt in compartments with morocco lettering-pieces, Caleb Lowdham's copy, with first and last names added in manuscript at foot of gatherings C and L, some wormholes at start of vol.2, small tear to map of Spittle Fields in vol.2, small hole in G2 of book VI, bindings rubbed and scraped, joints of vol.2 cracking
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."