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Frankau, Julia
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Eighteenth Century Artists and Engravers, William Ward A.R.A. James Ward R.A. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd, New York: Macmillan, 1904
2 volumes, text volume 8vo (9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.; 248 x 165 mm). Plate volume folio (24 x 17 3/4 in.; 610 x 450 mm). Half-titles in each volume, text volume with 30 photogravures including frontispiece, plate volume with 40 engravings in mezzotint and stipple with captioned paper guards; lower right corner of first paper guard in plate volume torn away. Both volumes in red crushed morocco with double-fillet borders, inlaid purple morocco frame and a large central panel with an elaborate strapwork interlace of stylized flowers made from inlaid green (in two shades), orange, and purple morocco, with gilt-ruled edges, doublures and endleaves of olive crushed morocco, the doublures with elaborate interlace of thistle and strapwork made from red inlaid morocco gilt tooled, top edges gilt, signed in gilt "Morrell, binder;" corners rubbed, head and foot of spine chipped, slight abrasion in covers, edges of plate volume scraped with some rubbing in joints.
2 volumes, text volume 8vo (9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.; 248 x 165 mm). Plate volume folio (24 x 17 3/4 in.; 610 x 450 mm). Half-titles in each volume, text volume with 30 photogravures including frontispiece, plate volume with 40 engravings in mezzotint and stipple with captioned paper guards; lower right corner of first paper guard in plate volume torn away. Both volumes in red crushed morocco with double-fillet borders, inlaid purple morocco frame and a large central panel with an elaborate strapwork interlace of stylized flowers made from inlaid green (in two shades), orange, and purple morocco, with gilt-ruled edges, doublures and endleaves of olive crushed morocco, the doublures with elaborate interlace of thistle and strapwork made from red inlaid morocco gilt tooled, top edges gilt, signed in gilt "Morrell, binder;" corners rubbed, head and foot of spine chipped, slight abrasion in covers, edges of plate volume scraped with some rubbing in joints.
Provenance
M[atthew] C[haloner] D[urfee] Borden (bookplate)
Condition
lower right corner of first paper guard in plate volume torn away. corners rubbed, head and foot of spine chipped, slight abrasion in covers, edges of plate volume scraped with some rubbing in joints.
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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.
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Another splendid Morrell binding.