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Army List--Prince Adolphus Frederick.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ancienneté der bei Seiner Königlichen Majestät von Gross-Britannien Teutschen Trouppen stehenden Herren Officiers 1791, signed ("Adolph Friedrich")
- paper and ink
manuscript, c.300 pages, 4to (260 x 205mm), with later entries to c.1801, original sprinkled calf, 1791-c.1801, spine worn
Provenance
HRH Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, library stamp
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
From the library of Adolphus Frederick (1774-1850), son of George III, first Duke of Cambridge and viceroy of Hanover. At the outbreak of war with France in 1793 Adolphus was appointed a Colonel in the Hanoverian army.