- 36
Handel, George Frideric.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Most Celebrated Songs in the Oratorio call'd Queen Esther, London: Walsh, [1732]
- paper
first edition, 30 pages, folio (c.32 x 20.5cms), no publisher's number on title, blank after p.17, table of songs, modern half morocco, [Smith no.1]--Joseph and his Brethren, Walsh, [1744], first edition, 84 pages, 4to, original pagination, p.33 blank, contemporary additions to the figured bass, modern boards, [Smith no.1]--Saul An Oratorio, [full score], London: W. Randall, [1773], 250 & 15 pages, folio, later half calf, lacking portrait, [Smith no.6]--Acis and Galatea A Mask, W. Randall, [1769], folio, engraved portrait by Houbraken, modern boards, ownership inscriptions (1799 and 1808), staining throughout, [Smith no.9], 4 volumes in all
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."