- 298
19th century works
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of 19th century works:
- paper
Cruikshank, George. George Cruickshank's Fairy Library [Cinderella and the Glass Slipper. Hop-O' My-Thumb. The History of Jack & the Beanstalk]. David Bogue, [1854], 3 volumes, 8vo, 22 etched plates by Cruickshank, uniformly bound in nineteenth-century calf gilt by Rivière, spines gilt in compartments, green morocco lettering-pieces, edges gilt, ownership inscription on front free endpaper, occasional slight spotting, covers slightly scuffed, joints slightly worn
Lamb, Charles. Album Verses, with a few others. Edward Moxon, 1830, 8vo, first edition, inscribed by the author, engraved title vignette, with advertisement at back for Rogers's "Italy," original drab brown boards, in cloth slipcase, unidentified bookplate on front fixed endpaper, spotted, binding worn and lacking spine; [another copy], contemporary calf gilt, lacking advertisement leaf, joints worn, some wear to extremities
Edgeworth, Richard Lovell and Maria Edgeworth. Essay on Irish Bulls. For J. Johnson, 1802, 8vo, first edition, engraved head- and tail-pieces, contemporary half calf, nineteenth-century ownership inscription on front free endpaper, slightly spotted, extremities slightly worn
6 volumes in all
Lamb, Charles. Album Verses, with a few others. Edward Moxon, 1830, 8vo, first edition, inscribed by the author, engraved title vignette, with advertisement at back for Rogers's "Italy," original drab brown boards, in cloth slipcase, unidentified bookplate on front fixed endpaper, spotted, binding worn and lacking spine; [another copy], contemporary calf gilt, lacking advertisement leaf, joints worn, some wear to extremities
Edgeworth, Richard Lovell and Maria Edgeworth. Essay on Irish Bulls. For J. Johnson, 1802, 8vo, first edition, engraved head- and tail-pieces, contemporary half calf, nineteenth-century ownership inscription on front free endpaper, slightly spotted, extremities slightly worn
6 volumes in all
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."