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Chapbooks--John Marshall.
Estimate
2,200 - 2,600 GBP
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Description
- Collection of 34 volumes, comprising:
- PAPER
Short Conversations... [c.1785], woodcuts, original floral boards, binding slightly worn--The Adventures of a Pincushion. [c.1790], woodcuts, original floral boards, collector's chemise and slipcase, some loss to spine--Memoirs of a Peg-Top. [c.1790], woodcuts, original floral boards, some repairs to spine--A Concise Abridgement of Natural History... [c.1800], 4 (of 5) volumes, numerous woodcuts by Bewick, original boards with labels on covers, lacking 'Fishes' volume, some spines lacking--The Dandy's Wedding... [n.d.], numerous coloured engravings, original boards with label on upper cover, loss to spine--The Dandy's Perambulations. 1819, numerous coloured engravings, modern marbled boards--The Courtship & Wedding... 1821, numerous coloured engravings, modern marbled boards--together with 24 others, occasionally browning and soiling (34)
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."