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Chapbooks--James Wallis.
Estimate
1,400 - 1,600 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 20 chapbooks, comprising:
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The Good Childs Cabinet of Natural History. 1801, five volumes, numerous engravings, original boards with labels on upper cover, original publisher's box, collector's folding box, some loss to spines, box worn
Scripture History... 1801; Simple Arithmetic... 1801; Introduction to Botany... 1801, hand-coloured; ...English Grammar... 1803; Mythology... 1803; Natural History of Birds and Beasts... 1803, all with engravings, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, extremities slightly worn
Wallis's Juvenile Tales. [c.1810], 6 volumes, numerous woodcuts, original wrappers, two volumes with Marjorie Moon bookplate, some bindings worn--together with 3 others, some spotting and browning, some wear (20)
Scripture History... 1801; Simple Arithmetic... 1801; Introduction to Botany... 1801, hand-coloured; ...English Grammar... 1803; Mythology... 1803; Natural History of Birds and Beasts... 1803, all with engravings, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, extremities slightly worn
Wallis's Juvenile Tales. [c.1810], 6 volumes, numerous woodcuts, original wrappers, two volumes with Marjorie Moon bookplate, some bindings worn--together with 3 others, some spotting and browning, some wear (20)
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."