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Fonthill Abbey--A collection of three volumes, comprising:
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Storer, James. A Description of Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire. London, 1812, 4to, frontispiece, 7 engraved plates on India paper mounted, contemporary calf, spine worn
Britton, John. Graphic and Literary Illustrations of Fonthill Abbey Wiltshire. London, 1823, large paper copy, 4to, additional title, 10 engraved plates, 2 coloured, together with 6 proofs before letters mostly on India paper mounted, original boards, rebacked, boards rubbed
Rutter, John. Delineations of Fonthill and its Abbey. London, 1723, large paper copy, 4to, half title, dedication leaf, hand-coloured additional title, 12 plates, 2 coloured by hand, folding map, contemporary boards, rebacked, boards soiled
Britton, John. Graphic and Literary Illustrations of Fonthill Abbey Wiltshire. London, 1823, large paper copy, 4to, additional title, 10 engraved plates, 2 coloured, together with 6 proofs before letters mostly on India paper mounted, original boards, rebacked, boards rubbed
Rutter, John. Delineations of Fonthill and its Abbey. London, 1723, large paper copy, 4to, half title, dedication leaf, hand-coloured additional title, 12 plates, 2 coloured by hand, folding map, contemporary boards, rebacked, boards soiled
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."