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Swift, Jonathan
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3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World by Lemuel Gulliver. London, Benj. Motte, 1726
2 volumes, 8vo (7 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.; 188 x 118 mm); portrait (second state), 5 maps and one plan; red morocco binding signed "Ramage" (second half of the 19th century), gilt framed and tooled; slight soiling and foxing all over the volumes as usual. With: Travel into several remote nations of the world. London: 1727. Spurious third volume uniformly bound.
2 volumes, 8vo (7 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.; 188 x 118 mm); portrait (second state), 5 maps and one plan; red morocco binding signed "Ramage" (second half of the 19th century), gilt framed and tooled; slight soiling and foxing all over the volumes as usual. With: Travel into several remote nations of the world. London: 1727. Spurious third volume uniformly bound.
Provenance
Clarence S. Bemens (bookplate)
Literature
Terrink, 289, 290, 291, 292
Condition
slight soiling and foxing all over the volumes as usual.
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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 edition, second printing (Teerink's "AA" edition with title of the volume 2 from "B edition").