- 46
King's Hussars (15th Light Dragoons).
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Register of the King's Hussars 4th October 1807
- ink on paper
manuscript list of officers and men, giving names, age, height, place of origin, civilian trade, date attested, other service, and remarks, with a dedication to the Duke of Cumberland ("To His Royal Highness The Duke of Cumberland This list of his Regiment, Charles Jones Lieut C Adjt King's Hussars Head Quarters Stratford Essex Sunday 23rd October 1808"), c.160 pages, 16mo, 1808, in red morocco with gilt tooling and lettering on upper ("General His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland K.G. &c. &c. &c. &c. &c.") and lower ("Emsdorf 16 July 1760. Villiers en Couche 24 April 1794") covers, inside dentelles, clasps, gilt edging
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
A highly attractive presentation volume from the library of the Duke of Cumberland, commemorating his role as Colonel of the King's Hussars. For orderly books of the regiment see lots 67 and 68.