Lot 12
  • 12

Repton, Humphry and J. Adey Repton.

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Fragments on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening. London: T. Bensley and Son, 1816
  • paper
First edition, 4to (345 x 280mm.), half-title, 43 plates, comprising one uncoloured woodcut, 22 coloured aquatint plates (10 with overslips), 20 plain or tinted aquatint plates (4 with overslips), 9 aquatint vignettes in the text (2 with overslips), contemporary diced russia, [Abbey, Scenery 391], one plain overslip detached, some leaves coming loose, text block cracked, binding rubbed

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."