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Dibdin, Thomas Frognall
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
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His two major bibliographical works accompanied by rare collections of plates, including:
A Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in the Northern Counties of England and in Scotland. London: C. Richards for the Author et al., 1838
3 volumes, 4to (10 1/2 x 7 in.; 266 x 178 mm). Large paper copy, 44 full-page engraved or lithographed plates many of which are mounted, many smaller mounted engravings, woodcut text illustrations; a very occasional tiny marginal spot, light foxing on some of the mounted engravings, some offsetting of plates. Contemporary olive morocco, two gilt roll-tooled frames filled with roll-tooled leafy scrolls, spines richly gilt, dentelles, edges gilt, by Charles Lewis; extremities rubbed, a few small stains on covers.
[with:]
[manuscript title:] Illustrations of Rev. Dr. Dibdin's Biographical [sic] Antiquarian & Picturesque Tour in the Northern Counties of England and Scotland. [No imprint, c. 1835-1837]. Folio (13 1/8 x 10 1/8 in.; 333 x 256 mm). An album containing 42 illustrations including original drawings, etchings and proof plates compiled by Dibdin for the above work, mounted or inlaid on card stock, some with captions in his hand; some minor marginal spotting, two corners of card torn not affecting image. Contemporary green straight-grain half morocco and marbled boards, in a red half morocco slipcase.
[with his:]
A Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany. London: W. Bulmer & W. Nicol, Shakespeare Press for the Author et al., 1821
3 volumes, 4to (11 x 7 1/2 in.; 280 x 190 mm). Large paper copy, half-titles, 73 engraved or woodcut plates, numerous engraved and woodcut text illustrations many of which are mounted on the page; some offsetting from plates. Contemporary maroon straight-grain morocco, gilt roll-tooled Greek key border, gilt ribbon frame, roll-tooled lily frame in blind, gilt-stamped supralibros with monogram "C L"; slight rubbing at edges, a small ding in the backstrip of vol. 3, a few light scrapes.
[with:]
Lewis, George. A Series of Groups, Illustrating the Physiognomy, Manners, and Character of the People of France and Germany. London: [R. Watts for] John & Arthur Arch, Cornhill; R. Triphook, J. Major, for the Author, 1823. 4to (11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.; 298 x 235 mm). Engraved dedication leaf, 60 engraved or etched plates mounted on heavier stock, all with paper guards; some marginal soiling. Later olive half morocco and marbled boards; corners torn, extremities rubbed.
A Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in the Northern Counties of England and in Scotland. London: C. Richards for the Author et al., 1838
3 volumes, 4to (10 1/2 x 7 in.; 266 x 178 mm). Large paper copy, 44 full-page engraved or lithographed plates many of which are mounted, many smaller mounted engravings, woodcut text illustrations; a very occasional tiny marginal spot, light foxing on some of the mounted engravings, some offsetting of plates. Contemporary olive morocco, two gilt roll-tooled frames filled with roll-tooled leafy scrolls, spines richly gilt, dentelles, edges gilt, by Charles Lewis; extremities rubbed, a few small stains on covers.
[with:]
[manuscript title:] Illustrations of Rev. Dr. Dibdin's Biographical [sic] Antiquarian & Picturesque Tour in the Northern Counties of England and Scotland. [No imprint, c. 1835-1837]. Folio (13 1/8 x 10 1/8 in.; 333 x 256 mm). An album containing 42 illustrations including original drawings, etchings and proof plates compiled by Dibdin for the above work, mounted or inlaid on card stock, some with captions in his hand; some minor marginal spotting, two corners of card torn not affecting image. Contemporary green straight-grain half morocco and marbled boards, in a red half morocco slipcase.
[with his:]
A Bibliographical Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany. London: W. Bulmer & W. Nicol, Shakespeare Press for the Author et al., 1821
3 volumes, 4to (11 x 7 1/2 in.; 280 x 190 mm). Large paper copy, half-titles, 73 engraved or woodcut plates, numerous engraved and woodcut text illustrations many of which are mounted on the page; some offsetting from plates. Contemporary maroon straight-grain morocco, gilt roll-tooled Greek key border, gilt ribbon frame, roll-tooled lily frame in blind, gilt-stamped supralibros with monogram "C L"; slight rubbing at edges, a small ding in the backstrip of vol. 3, a few light scrapes.
[with:]
Lewis, George. A Series of Groups, Illustrating the Physiognomy, Manners, and Character of the People of France and Germany. London: [R. Watts for] John & Arthur Arch, Cornhill; R. Triphook, J. Major, for the Author, 1823. 4to (11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.; 298 x 235 mm). Engraved dedication leaf, 60 engraved or etched plates mounted on heavier stock, all with paper guards; some marginal soiling. Later olive half morocco and marbled boards; corners torn, extremities rubbed.
Provenance
John Whitefoord MacKenzie (bookplate in the Lewis only)
Condition
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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.