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Scotland. A collection of 4 volumes, comprising:
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- paper
[Lindsay, Patrick] The Interest of Scotland Considered, with regard to its police… agriculture… trade… manufactures. Edinburgh: Fleming and Co., 1733, 8vo, contemporary blue morocco gilt, gilt edges, [ESTC T17536; Goldsmiths' 7057; Kress 4111], very slightly rubbed
Harry, George Owen. The Genealogy of the High and Mighty Monarch, James. London: Simon Stafford for Thomas Salisbury, 1604, 4to, modern morocco gilt by Rivière, gilt edges, [ESTC S103822; STC 12872], lacks plates
Lindsay, Sir David. The Workes. Edinburgh: Gedeon Lithgow, 1648, 8vo, modern calf gilt by Root and Son, gilt edges, [ESTC R22655; Wing L2313], occasional cropping or paper defects with loss of a few letters/words (eg. H4-5, N2, N4)
Scot, Capt. Walter. A True History of several honourable families of the right honourable name of Scot in the shires of Roxburgh and Selkirk. Edinburgh: Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, 1688, 2 parts in one, 4to, contemporary calf, gilt border and centrepiece, bookplate of Patrick Hume, Earl of Marchmont, [ESTC R219942; Wing S948 (4 copies)], binding rubbed and chipped at head and foot of spine
Harry, George Owen. The Genealogy of the High and Mighty Monarch, James. London: Simon Stafford for Thomas Salisbury, 1604, 4to, modern morocco gilt by Rivière, gilt edges, [ESTC S103822; STC 12872], lacks plates
Lindsay, Sir David. The Workes. Edinburgh: Gedeon Lithgow, 1648, 8vo, modern calf gilt by Root and Son, gilt edges, [ESTC R22655; Wing L2313], occasional cropping or paper defects with loss of a few letters/words (eg. H4-5, N2, N4)
Scot, Capt. Walter. A True History of several honourable families of the right honourable name of Scot in the shires of Roxburgh and Selkirk. Edinburgh: Printed by the heir of Andrew Anderson, 1688, 2 parts in one, 4to, contemporary calf, gilt border and centrepiece, bookplate of Patrick Hume, Earl of Marchmont, [ESTC R219942; Wing S948 (4 copies)], binding rubbed and chipped at head and foot of spine
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
The first work is dedicated to Archibald, Earl of Ilay, and is signed at end of the dedication "Lindsay". From this (and perhaps the fine binding) a former owner has speculated that this was probably the dedication copy.