Lawrance, Mary.

First edition, folio (350 x 282mm.), letterpress title and text leaf, 11 etched and stipple-engraved plates in two states, plain and hand-coloured, with plate one in a further third state with variant colouring, contemporary half roan over original boards, later red morocco-backed folding chemise, spine lettered in gilt, occasional slight spotting, binding rubbed

Frederick, 2nd Lord Hesketh, bookplate

Nissen BBI 1153 (provides no collation)

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."

The rarest of all Lawrance's works, absent from most of the standard collections, not in the British Library, and not recorded at auction on ABPC.