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The Martial Achievements
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- of Great Britain and her allies from 1799 to 1815. London: J. Jenkins, [1815, but plates watermarked 1831, text 1810-1812]
- paper
4to (360 x 282mm.), engraved title with hand-coloured vignette, engraved dedication with hand-coloured coat-of-arms, and 52 hand-coloured aquatint plates by Thomas Sutherland after William Heath, antique-style red straight-grained half morocco over contemporary marbled boards, spine gilt, uncut, [Abbey, Life 365], without the 4pp. subscriber's list (called for in early issues)
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
Whilst the work includes nine scenes from locations as diverse as India, the Holy Land, Egypt, Italy, South America and Russia, it is essentially a record of the European theatre of war from 1808 to 1815.