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Nash, Joseph
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
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The Mansions of England in the Olden Time. [London: Hullmandel for] T. M. Lean, 1839-1841
4 volumes, folio (20 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.; 530 x 430 mm). Four lithographed titles, 102 lithographed plates, all hand-colored and mounted on cards with manuscript captions; lacking the four lithographed dedication leaves not mentioned by Abbey but occasionally found. Contemporary red morocco, triple-fillet borders, elaborate gilt-tooled floral borders, spines richly gilt, edges gilt, dentelles; head and foot of spines chipped, upper joint in vol. 3 cracking, extremities rubbed, a few scrapes.
4 volumes, folio (20 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.; 530 x 430 mm). Four lithographed titles, 102 lithographed plates, all hand-colored and mounted on cards with manuscript captions; lacking the four lithographed dedication leaves not mentioned by Abbey but occasionally found. Contemporary red morocco, triple-fillet borders, elaborate gilt-tooled floral borders, spines richly gilt, edges gilt, dentelles; head and foot of spines chipped, upper joint in vol. 3 cracking, extremities rubbed, a few scrapes.
Literature
Abbey, Scenery 402
Condition
head and foot of spines chipped, upper joint in vol. 3 cracking, extremities rubbed, a few scrapes.
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.