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American Cookery--
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Collection of four early nineteenth-century works, comprising:
- paper
[Anon]. New American Cookery, or female companion... peculiarly adapted to the American mode of Cookery. New York, 1805, 12mo, contemporary sheep, lacks H6, some fraying and browning, lacks free endpapers, binding rubbed spine chipped at head--[Anon]. The New Family Receipt Book. Philadelphia, 1818, 8vo, contemporary tree calf, rebacked--[Rundell, M.E.] The Experienced American Housekeeper. Hartford, 1829, 12mo, contemporary sheep, spine rubbed--Alcott, W.A. The Young House-Keeper or thoughts on food on food and cookery... Second stereotype edition. Boston, 1838, 8vo, original cloth, text block loose (4)
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."