- 269
[Swift, Jonathan]
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Swift, Jonathan]
- Travels into several remote nations of the world. In four parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, first a surgeon, and then a captain of several ships. Printed for Benj[amin] Motte, 1726
- Paper
8vo (196 x 116mm.), 2 volumes, first edition, third printing, (Teerink's "B" edition), engraved frontispiece in second state with inscription around the oval and printed on paper with vertical chainlines, five engraved maps and one plate, contemporary panelled calf, foliate corner-pieces and border in blind, spine decorated and lettered in gilt, cloth chemises in collector's morocco-backed slipcase, slight marginal damp-staining in vol.1, slightly spotted, covers slightly scuffed, some wear to edges and joints
Provenance
W. Willis, inscription dated 1781 on front free endpaper
Literature
ESTC T139452; Rothschild 2108; Teerinck 291
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
A fine copy in a contemporary calf binding of the third printing of Gulliver's Travels.