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Savary des Brûlons, Jacques.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The universal dictionary of trade and commerce: with large additions and improvements... with every thing essential that is contained in Savary's Dictionary... By Malachy Postlethwayt, Esq; the third edition. London: for H. Woodfall, A. Millar, J. and R. Tonson [and others], 1766
- paper
2 volumes, folio (404 x 248mm.), title-pages printed in red and black, engraved frontispiece, vignette on title-pages, 24 folding engraved maps, woodcut diagrams in text, woodcut head- and tail-pieces, contemporary calf, bookplate of the Earls of Macclesfield, some light spotting, table on 3E2 recto cropped at foot with some loss, bindings slightly rubbed, joints weak
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
An expanded, English version by Malachy Postlethwayt (c.1707-1767) of Savary des Brûlons' Dictionnaire universel de commerce which was first published in French between 1723 and 1730.