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McKenney, Thomas L., and James Hall.
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ink and paper
History of the the Indian Tribes of North America. Philadelphia: Biddle, Rice, etc., 1836-1844.
Collection of 24 disbound folio plates (20 1/2 x 15 1/4 ins; 515 x 360 mm). Mostly from parts (but two plates with gilt edges), plus a complete part 8 in wrappers, some associated biographical text leaves and disbound printed front wrappers for parts 2, 7, 16 and two front wrappers for part 3 with 2 unprinted rear wrappers and one printed rear wrapper listing agents for the subscribed work; complete part worn along spine, loose wrappers generally with edge tears and some minor soiling, plates with intermittent toning and a few short closed tears. Sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return. List upon request.
Collection of 24 disbound folio plates (20 1/2 x 15 1/4 ins; 515 x 360 mm). Mostly from parts (but two plates with gilt edges), plus a complete part 8 in wrappers, some associated biographical text leaves and disbound printed front wrappers for parts 2, 7, 16 and two front wrappers for part 3 with 2 unprinted rear wrappers and one printed rear wrapper listing agents for the subscribed work; complete part worn along spine, loose wrappers generally with edge tears and some minor soiling, plates with intermittent toning and a few short closed tears. Sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return. List upon request.
Literature
BAL 6934; Bennett 79; Reese 24.
Condition
complete part worn along spine, loose wrappers generally with edge tears and some minor soiling, plates with intermittent toning and a few short closed tears. Sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return. List upon request.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The "War Dance"plate is BAL state F.