Lot 977
  • 977

Price, Richard

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • paper
A collection of 22 publications by Richard Price, various sizes, generally very good condition although many lack half-titles, various bindings, mostly recent wrappers or boards. Comprising:



Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty, the Principles of Government, and the Justice and Policy of the War with America. London: T. Cadell, 1776, half-title, modern boards, half-morocco folding case. Sabin 65452 — With Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth (marginal soiling, stitched as issued, uncut), two issues of the Sixth (one T. Cadell, the other E. & C. Dilly and T. Cadell), Ninth, "New" Edition, all these London: T. Cadell, 1776, plus Dublin: Exshaw et al., 1776 edition — Additional Observations ... London: T. Cadell, 1777, modern half calf, half-title lacking — With Second Edition, plus Dublin: W. Whitestone et al., 1777 on pale blue paper — The General Introduction and Supplement to The Two Tracts on Civil Liberty ... London: T. Cadell, 1778, no half-title, wrappers, half-morocco folding case — With Second Edition (same imprint) — Observations on the Importance of the American Revolution, and The Means of making it a Benefit to the World. London: T. Cadell, 1785, no half-title, uncut, edges soiled and a bit frayed, dampstain and some holes in upper margin, old wrappers, half-morocco slipcase — Another edition "to which is added a Letter from M. Turgot", Dublin: L. White et al., 1785 — A Discourse on the Love of Our Country, delivered on Nov. 4, 1789 ... to the Society for Commemorating the Revolution in Great Britain. London: George Stafford for T. Cadell, 1789, no half-title, modern boards, half-morocco folding-case, a few ink smudges on title — With Second Edition (with half-title) — Additions to Dr. Price's Discourse on the Love of Our Country. [1789]; title soiled — The State of the Public Debts and Finances at signing the Preliminary Articles of Peace in January 1783. London: T. Cadell, 1783, wrappers, blue half-morocco folding-case — Postscript to a Pamphlet by Dr. Price on the State of the Public Debts and Finances ... London: T. Cadell, 1784, wrappers, blue half-morocco folding-case.

Condition

see cataloguing
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.