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Beeton, Isabella.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Three autograph letters signed ("Isabella"), to her fiancé Samuel Beeton
- ink on paper
writing with great affection in the months before their marriage, chiefly on domestic subjects ("...You wished to know my favourite seeds, I have no partiality for anything particular but Mignonnette, & I think that would look best planted at the edge of the Border..."), two letters each with two pages of cross-hatching, 12 pages, 8vo, Epsom, 3 January to 2 May 1856 (where dated), with three autograph envelopes (but at least one envelope originally belonging to a different letter); together with two autograph letters signed by Samuel Beeton, one to Isabella and one to their two sons, 4 pages, 8vo, London, 9 April 1856 and 24 July 1874, the earlier letter with original autograph envelope; also with typescript copies of each letter
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
Isabella Mayson married Samuel Beeton in July 1856, and these letters are full of preparations for their future home in Pinner (just north-west of London) as well as concern at Samuel's long hours working as a publisher. This combination of mutual affection, close collaboration, and hard work were key to the later success of Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. Letters by Mrs Beeton are rare at auction.