- 517
[Gray, Thomas.]
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Gray, Thomas.]
- An Elegy wrote in a Country Church Yard. For R. Dodsley, 1751
- paper
4to, later full black crushed morocco by Rivière, covers elaborated gilt to a floral design, spine lettered and decorated in gilt, gilt inner dentelles, silk endpapers, all edges gilt, preserved in matching morocco pull-off box, small repair to title and final leaf, short repair to A2, otherwise a very fine copy
First edition in a handsome later binding of Gray’s much-loved masterpiece, containing some of the most famous lines in English literature.
First edition in a handsome later binding of Gray’s much-loved masterpiece, containing some of the most famous lines in English literature.
Literature
Hayward 173; Rothschild 1056; Grolier Hundred 49
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."