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Jamieson, Alexander
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A Celestial Atlas comprising a Systematic Display of the Heavens... accompanied by Catalogues of the Stars and Astronomical Exercises. London: G. & W.B. Whittaker, 1822, small oblong 4to (235 x 285mm.), engraved title and dedication leaf, one unnumbered engraved zodiacal plate, 30 numbered engraved celestial maps, contemporary half calf
- paper
Wollaston, Francis. Portraiture of the Heavens, as they appear to the naked eye: constructed for the use of Students in Astronomy. London: printed for J. Cary, 1811, folio (419 x 288 mm.), 10 double-page engraved plates, original wrappers
Brooke, Henry. Guide to the Stars. London: Taylor and Hessey, 1820, 4to (311 x 248mm.), 12 engraved plates, later boards, frontispiece and title with some marginal soiling and spotting
Together 3 volumes
Brooke, Henry. Guide to the Stars. London: Taylor and Hessey, 1820, 4to (311 x 248mm.), 12 engraved plates, later boards, frontispiece and title with some marginal soiling and spotting
Together 3 volumes
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."