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Gibbon, Edward
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gibbon, Edward
- The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1776-1788, 6 volumes, volume one second edition, volumes 2-6 first edition, half-titles, engraved portrait, 3 folding engraved maps
- PAPER
Ibid. Miscellaneous Works. A. Strahan, T. Cadell, and W. Davies, 1796, 2 volumes (only of 3), frontispiece
Together 8 volumes, 4to, contemporary diced russia gilt, rebacked retaining original spines, some edge wear
Together 8 volumes, 4to, contemporary diced russia gilt, rebacked retaining original spines, some edge wear
Provenance
S. Hammond Russell, book label and inkstamp; Fleming Crooks, armorial bookplate
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."