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Tickell, Richard
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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A collection of 23 publications by Richard Tickell (1751-1793), playwright and satirist. Various sizes of octavo, generally very good condition although many lack half-titles. Various bindings, mostly recent boards or wrappers, some disbound. Comprising:
La Cassette Verte de Monsieur de Sartine Trouvée chez Mademoiselle du Thé. La Haye [London]: veuve Whiskerfeld, 1779. Title printed in red and black, half-title. (Cinquième Edition). First edition. Adams, American Controversy, 79-107a — With (Sixième Edition). Adams 79-107f — The Green Box of Monsieur de Sartine, Found at Mademoiselle du The's Lodgings. ... Second Edition. London: for A. Becket and R. Faulder, 1779; lightly browned, clean tear in upper margin of one leaf. Adams 79-107h — With "Fourth Edition." Adams 79-107j and an unsigned edition, title soiled and frayed (Adams 79-107l) and Dublin: James Byrn and son, 1779 (Adams 79-107m) — Anticipation: Containing the Substance of His M__y's Most Gracious Speech ... London: for T. Becket, 1778. Half-title. First edition. Adams 78-102a — plus 2-,3-,4-,5-,6-,7-,9- and 10th editions, plus a "new edition" of 1794, plus Dublin: 1778, and 1779 — plus 5 others.
La Cassette Verte de Monsieur de Sartine Trouvée chez Mademoiselle du Thé. La Haye [London]: veuve Whiskerfeld, 1779. Title printed in red and black, half-title. (Cinquième Edition). First edition. Adams, American Controversy, 79-107a — With (Sixième Edition). Adams 79-107f — The Green Box of Monsieur de Sartine, Found at Mademoiselle du The's Lodgings. ... Second Edition. London: for A. Becket and R. Faulder, 1779; lightly browned, clean tear in upper margin of one leaf. Adams 79-107h — With "Fourth Edition." Adams 79-107j and an unsigned edition, title soiled and frayed (Adams 79-107l) and Dublin: James Byrn and son, 1779 (Adams 79-107m) — Anticipation: Containing the Substance of His M__y's Most Gracious Speech ... London: for T. Becket, 1778. Half-title. First edition. Adams 78-102a — plus 2-,3-,4-,5-,6-,7-,9- and 10th editions, plus a "new edition" of 1794, plus Dublin: 1778, and 1779 — plus 5 others.
Condition
Very good, a few half-titles lacking. Recent boards or wrappers.
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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.