- 513
Burney, Charles
Estimate
1,800 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Burney, Charles
- A General History of Music, London: for the author by Becket, Robson and Robinson, 1776 [volume one]; for the author by Robson and Robinson, 1782 [volume two]; for the author by Payne and Son, Robson and Clark and G.G.J. and J. Robinson, 1789 [volumes three and four]
- paper and ink
first edition, four volumes, 522, 597, 622 and 688 pages, 4to (c.27 x 20.8cm), contemporary calf, rebacked retaining original labels to spine
Burney. The Present State of Music in France and Italy, London: T. Beckett, 1771; The Present State of Music in Germany, The Netherlands, and the United Provinces...in two volumes, London: T. Becket, J. Robson, and G. Robinson, 1773; first editions, 3 volumes, 8vo (c.20 x 12.8cm), bookplates of General Fitzwilliam, modern calf [Gregory & Bartlett, i, 48; RISM Écrits, p.192]
Burney. The Present State of Music in France and Italy, London: T. Beckett, 1771; The Present State of Music in Germany, The Netherlands, and the United Provinces...in two volumes, London: T. Becket, J. Robson, and G. Robinson, 1773; first editions, 3 volumes, 8vo (c.20 x 12.8cm), bookplates of General Fitzwilliam, modern calf [Gregory & Bartlett, i, 48; RISM Écrits, p.192]
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."