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Fore-Edge Painting
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
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Bible in English. The Holy Bible, containing the Authorized Version of the Old and New Testaments, with many emendation. London: [John Childs & Son in Bungay for] Longman & Co., after 1841 [preface date]
8vo (8 5/8 x 5 1/4 in.; 220 x 134 mm), fore-edge painting of Lanercost Priory in Cumbria; a few spots on endleaves and title. Publisher's gilt-tooled leather, gilt edges; extremities worn.
8vo (8 5/8 x 5 1/4 in.; 220 x 134 mm), fore-edge painting of Lanercost Priory in Cumbria; a few spots on endleaves and title. Publisher's gilt-tooled leather, gilt edges; extremities worn.
Condition
a few spots on endleaves and title. Publisher's gilt-tooled leather, gilt edges; extremities worn.
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.