- 191
Repton, Humphry.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Observations on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening. London: Printed by T. Bensley, 1805 [plates dated 1802]
- paper
Second edition, 4to (338 x 267mm.), stipple engraved portrait frontispiece, dedication leaf, 27 aquatint plates, maps and plans, 13 coloured by hand, 12 with overslips, one double-page and one folding, aquatint vignettes in the text, two with overslips, other illustrations in the text, contemporary tree-calf, [Abbey, Scenery 390 (1803 edition)], Worthing Public Library, bookplate and marginal inkstamps to plates (partially within plate mark) and a few text leaves, presented by E.W. Margesson, covers with loss of surface at lower corner, spine worn at foot, upper joint splitting
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
See lot 192 for another work by Repton, also with overslips.