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Vulliamy, Colwyn Edward
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Ivory
John Wesley. London: Geoffrey Bles, [1931]
8vo (8 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.; 220 x 146 mm). Half-title, frontispiece.
8vo (8 5/8 x 5 3/4 in.; 220 x 146 mm). Half-title, frontispiece.
Condition
Slight signs of wear at extremities, dampstain in doublures and endleaves which are also lightly frayed.
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.
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
A handsome Cosway binding with two large oval portraits of Wesley by C.B. Currie set into the upper and lower covers. Maroon crushed morocco, double fillet border, the miniature surrounded with a gilt-tooled floral frame, gilt edges, gilt-ruled turn-ins, gray watered-silk doublures and endleaves, by Rivère & Son, gilt-stamped in lower doublure "Miniatures by C.B. Currie." Number 927 of the Cosway bindings according to a printed leaf signed by J.H. Stonehouse and C.B. Currie bound in.