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Bewick, Thomas, illustrator
Estimate
600 - 800 USD
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Description
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Goldsmith, Oliver & Thomas Parnell. Poems by Goldsmith and Parnell. London: Printed by W. Bulmer, 1795
4to (11 3/8 x 9 in.; 290 x 228 mm). 5 wood engraved plates and 8 vignettes including 1 each on the separate title drawn by Robert Johnson or John Bewick, engraved by Thomas Bewick.
Bound with:
Somerville, William. The Chase, a Poem. London: Printed by W. Bulmer, 1796
13 wood engraved illustrations by Thomas Bewick after John Bewick, including title and four sub-title vignettes. Contempory red straight-grain morocco, double-fillet border and wide double-fillet frame with semi-circle insertions, gilt-stamped armorial supralibros of Baronet Smith, in a red three-quarter morocco slipcase; some light abrasions on both covers. Fore-edge painting of a rural landscape, the hamlet of Lissoy or Auburn according to a pencil note on front flyleaf.
4to (11 3/8 x 9 in.; 290 x 228 mm). 5 wood engraved plates and 8 vignettes including 1 each on the separate title drawn by Robert Johnson or John Bewick, engraved by Thomas Bewick.
Bound with:
Somerville, William. The Chase, a Poem. London: Printed by W. Bulmer, 1796
13 wood engraved illustrations by Thomas Bewick after John Bewick, including title and four sub-title vignettes. Contempory red straight-grain morocco, double-fillet border and wide double-fillet frame with semi-circle insertions, gilt-stamped armorial supralibros of Baronet Smith, in a red three-quarter morocco slipcase; some light abrasions on both covers. Fore-edge painting of a rural landscape, the hamlet of Lissoy or Auburn according to a pencil note on front flyleaf.
Provenance
Sir John James Smith, baronet (1744-1807, sheriff of Dorset, supralibros, armorial bookplate obscured by the following) — Frederick S. Peck (engraved armorial bookplate)
Literature
Hugo 73 & 89; Ray, England 50 (Goldsmith only)
Condition
some light abrasions on both covers.
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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
First appearance of these engravings. "A magnificent result of the efforts of the wood-engraver, type-founder, papermaker, and printer" (Hugo 73). "This work contains the best specimens of John Bewick's abilities as a designer" (Hugo 89).