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Decken, Theodor von der.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Erinnerungen aus meinem Leben...Erster Teil. Aus der Jugendzeit bis 1867 [...Zweiter Teil. Das Hannoversche Königshaus. Erlebnisse 1860-1900...Dritter Teil. Erlebnisse 1900-1912...IV. Theil Aus den Jahren 1913-15].
- paper and ink
manuscript, 4 volumes, irregular 4to, 148, 102, 246 and 320 pages, including c.10 photographic portraits of the Hanover royal family and of the author Theodor von der Decken; volume I in red morocco with elaborate stump work to upper cover depicting the crowned cipher of Georg V of Hanover, in red morocco case with similar stump work to upper cover, volumes II-IV in roan, c.1915, upper cover of case detached, some damage to stump work
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
The memoirs of Theodor von der Decken, a Hanoverian cavalry officer. The highly elaborate binding and case for the first volume was made from Decken's sabretache, as is revealed by one of the internal photographs, which shows the young Decken posing in uniform with the original sabretache slung from his belt.