- 79
Robertson, Mrs Hannah.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The Young Ladies School of Arts: Containing a great variety of practical receipts. Edinburgh: Wal. Ruddiman junior for the author, 1766
- Paper
First edition, 8vo, later calf-backed boards
Provenance
Hroar Dege (lot 443)
Literature
Bitting p.400 (second edition); Cagle 965 (second edition) and 966 (fourth); Maclean p.124
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."
Catalogue Note
A Scottish cookery book, rare in first edition. "The following Treatise being intirely calculated for this northern climate, I have accordingly mentioned Scots measure in the receipts: they are not intended to teach those in high life, who have much better cooks than I can pretend to be..." ("Preface to the Ladies"). This work had run to a fourth edition by 1777. As well as cookery, the title indicates that there also sections on "filigree, gilding, japanning... [and] shell-work".