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Muster Books--Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Three manuscript muster books, comprising:
- paper and ink
Stamm Rolle der Mannschaft des 2ten Cavallerie-Regiments Prinz Ernst von Grosbrittannien, 4to, 204 pages, manuscript label to upper cover, contemporary half calf, "Etat des Regiments" at end dated 1 January 1796, one gathering loose; Stamm Rolle der Pferde des 2ten Cavallerie Regiments Prinz Ernst von Grosbrittannien, 4to (200 x 160mm), 192 pages, plus blanks, contemporary half calf, 1790s; muster book of an unidentified Hanoverian regiment, c.180 leaves, 8vo, contemporary calf, wallet style, c.1801-1803, lacking title
Provenance
King Ernest Augustus of Hanover, bookplate as Duke of Cumberland to one volume
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
Muster books for a royal regiment. Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, entered the Hanoverian Hussars at the age of 19 and saw active service in the regiment in Flanders and the Netherlands before returning to England in 1796, having been wounded in the arms and face.