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Regimental Histories.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ordres und Berichte der beyden Compagnien ["Mineur Compagnie in Hameln...Pontonier Compagnie in Hannover"] so deren Errichtung vorgegangen
- paper and ink
manuscript, containing transcriptions of orders and reports and tables, as well as two ink and watercolour drawings, 4to, 61 pages, contemporary calf, c.1786
Provenance
General Heinrich Wilhelm von Freytag (1720-1798), bookplate
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
...Ordre Von des Herrn Feldmarschals von Reden Excellentz
an den Gen.rl Maj: du Plat. Hannover den 21.t Juni 1786 Er haben S.r Königlichen Mayestaet den, am Allerhöchst denselben eingesandten Vorschlag und Plan zur Errichtung einer Compagnie Mineurs für Hameln, und einer Compagnie Pioniers und Pontoniers für Hannover...
A highly attractive volume providing a history of the formation in 1786 of a pontoneer company in Hanover and a sapper company in Hamelin.