- 60
Muster Books.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of twelve mostly nineteenth-century manuscript Stammrollen and related manuscripts, comprising:
- paper and ink
1) Stamm...Rollen von dem Königl. Preuss. Cuirassier Regiment...Anno 1799, over 100 pages, small 4to (205 x 150mm), entries in brown, green and red inks, some later annotations, two folding leaves added at end, original wallet-style wrappers, 1799; 2) Rangliste der Generale und Staabs-Officiere der Königl. Preussischen Armee, c.45 pages, 4to (205 x 170mm), 45 pages, plus blanks, contemporary wrappers, first half of the nineteenth century, one gathering becoming detached; 3) Untitled list of Prussian officers, c.50 leaves, 4to (205 x 168mm), nineteenth-century boards, c.1830s; 4) Königin Husaren Regiment Stab Adjudant Stammrolle der Officiere, 34 leaves, folio (395 x 250mm), later manuscript annotations, with 2 loose 3-page Stammrollen dated Celle, 20 July 1866 and Osnabrück, 30 May 1866, nineteenth-century half calf, mid-nineteenth century, covers somewhat worn; 5) Two Hanoverian court precedence lists ("Rang-Liste"; "Hof-Rang-Liste 1856"), two volumes, 51 and 57 pages, 4to, extensive later annotations, with two loose double-leaves, contemporary green boards and green cloth, respectively, no place, c.1840s-1860s, gatherings loose, bindings worn; 6) II. Artillerie Bataillon 6. Fuss Compagnie Stammrollen-Buch I.a. vom 1. Mai 1855 bis ultimo, over 100 printed pages with manuscript entries, folio (380 x 245mm), entries in brown and cerise ink, extensive later annotations, with a loose 5-page list of non-commissioned officers of the 6. Fuss Compagnie, contemporary calf-backed boards, 1855 and later; and five others (12)
Condition
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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."