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Fisher, Jonathan.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A description of the Lake of Killarney, illustrated with twelve prints of its most interesting views, drawn and engraved in aquatinta. Being an appendix to his 'Scenery of Ireland'. Dublin: by John Chambers, [1796]
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Oblong folio (266 x 410mm.), 12 hand-coloured aquatint plates, each with the imprint: "London, Published by J. Fisher, June 1796", nineteenth-century manuscript marginal annotation in ink to p.6 of text, twentieth-century green roan gilt, upper cover lettered in gilt, [not in Abbey or Tooley], short tear to title (not affecting text), ?date erased from title, minor marginal dust-soiling, final plate with split along plate mark, binding discoloured, spine slightly worn, corners and edges rather rubbed
Provenance
R. Smith (early signature); Robert J. Dwyer (1908-1976), Archbishop of Portland, ink library stamp on preliminary blank; presentation inscription by the latter dated 1971 to Timothy Manning (1909-1989), Archbishop of Los Angeles (later Cardinal).
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."
Catalogue Note
Rare. These are among the earliest aquatint views of Ireland. This set of 12 views was intended as a supplement (though complete in itself) to Fisher's Scenery of Ireland, published in 1792-95 (Abbey, Scenery 452), which Abbey states incorrectly was contemplated but never issued. There is only one auction record for this work in over 35 years (bound with the Scenery of Ireland).