- 132
Southey, Robert.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- The Poetical Works. A. Spottiswoode for Longman, Orme, Brown, [etc.], 1837-1838.
- PAPER
10 volumes, 8vo (172 x 107mm), William Wordsworth's copy with his annotations, half-titles to volumes I-VIII and X, engraved frontispiece and additional title in every volume, original green cloth contained within three cloth slipcases, lacking front free endpaper to vol. X, some spotting to engravings, A8 in vol. IV detached (10)
Provenance
William Wordsworth, with his signature on the half-titles of volumes 1 and 2 ("Wm Wordsworth Rydal Mount") and his pencilled amendments to vol.1, p. 145; 2, p. 257; 6, pp. 200 and p. 204.; by descent to Rev. John Wordsworth (1802-1875), presentation inscription in volume 1 to his wife; Marian Wordsworth, inscription dated 17 August 1866; Halsted B. Vander Poel, sale of his library at Christie's, 3 March 2004, lot 125
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
Wordsworth's annotated copy of the poetical works of his close friend and fellow "Lake Poet" Southey, with whom he shared a very similar lifestyle in the Lake District, common values and a great temperamental affinity.