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Bible. English, King James version.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- The Holy Bible (The Psalms of David). Edinburgh: Richard Watkins, 1744 (1745)
- Paper
2 volumes, 12mo (159 x 92mm.), contemporary Scottish black morocco richly gilt, covers with a column of roundels surrounded by a border of teardrop tools, crowned fleuron cornerpieces, spines gilt in compartments, gilt edges, decorative green paper pastedowns, in modern morocco-backed cushioned box, extremities slightly rubbed, upper joint of volume 2 cracking, lacking endleaves
Provenance
M.E. Hamilton, 16 August 1897, J.F. Thacker and J. Jones, inscriptions on front pastedown; bookplate of Lord Wardington, sale in these rooms, 12 July 2006, lot 114
Literature
DMH 1065
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."