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Miscellaneous English books
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 20 volumes, including:
- paper
Sympson, S. A New Book of Cyphers. London: John Bowles and Sons, no date [c.1750?], small 4to, engraved title, advertisement and 100 plates, contemporary calf, slight staining towards end, binding slightly worn
[Mitford, J.] The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy… by Alfred Burton. London, 1818, 8vo, 16 hand-coloured aquatint plates after Rowlandson, contemporary blue half morocco, occasional spotting, browning or offsetting, binding slightly rubbed
[Shelley, P.B.] “We Pity the Plumage, but Forget the Dying Bird.” An address to the people on the death of the Princess Charlotte. [London]: “Reprinted for Thomas Rodd”, [c.1843], first edition, nineteenth-century morocco-backed boards, Abel Berland copy with his book label
Cussans, J.E. History of Hertfordshire. London, 1870-1881, 3 vol., folio, large paper copy, limited to 75 copies and signed by the author (opposite introduction), coloured and plain plates, illustrations, contemporary red half morocco, binding worn, rebacked retaining original spines
And 14 others
[Mitford, J.] The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy… by Alfred Burton. London, 1818, 8vo, 16 hand-coloured aquatint plates after Rowlandson, contemporary blue half morocco, occasional spotting, browning or offsetting, binding slightly rubbed
[Shelley, P.B.] “We Pity the Plumage, but Forget the Dying Bird.” An address to the people on the death of the Princess Charlotte. [London]: “Reprinted for Thomas Rodd”, [c.1843], first edition, nineteenth-century morocco-backed boards, Abel Berland copy with his book label
Cussans, J.E. History of Hertfordshire. London, 1870-1881, 3 vol., folio, large paper copy, limited to 75 copies and signed by the author (opposite introduction), coloured and plain plates, illustrations, contemporary red half morocco, binding worn, rebacked retaining original spines
And 14 others
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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 others in this lot are:
Stevens, H. Through deep defiles to Tibetan uplands. 1934, dust-jacket
Pereira, C. Peking to Lhasa. 1925, Gerald Durrell copyTeichman, E. Travels of a Consular Officer in North-West China. Cambridge, 1921, Gerald Durrell copy
The Anchor Hotel, Ripley, Cyclists Book. 6 vol., manuscript visitors books for 1881, 1882, 1882, 1885, 1892, 1893
The Cock Inn, Ongar, Cyclists Book. One vol., manuscript visitors book for 1889-1893
Opitz, C. Verkehrs-Taschen-Atlas von Deutschland. 1930
Essex Landscape No.1. Historic features, 1979
1,7 litre Mercedes-Benz car. List of spare parts 136, edition C. 1938 or later
Betriebsanleitung nr.6236 für Mercedes-Benz Personenwagen typ 170V. no date
Stevens, H. Through deep defiles to Tibetan uplands. 1934, dust-jacket
Pereira, C. Peking to Lhasa. 1925, Gerald Durrell copyTeichman, E. Travels of a Consular Officer in North-West China. Cambridge, 1921, Gerald Durrell copy
The Anchor Hotel, Ripley, Cyclists Book. 6 vol., manuscript visitors books for 1881, 1882, 1882, 1885, 1892, 1893
The Cock Inn, Ongar, Cyclists Book. One vol., manuscript visitors book for 1889-1893
Opitz, C. Verkehrs-Taschen-Atlas von Deutschland. 1930
Essex Landscape No.1. Historic features, 1979
1,7 litre Mercedes-Benz car. List of spare parts 136, edition C. 1938 or later
Betriebsanleitung nr.6236 für Mercedes-Benz Personenwagen typ 170V. no date