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Repton, Humphry
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
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Description
- Repton, Humphry
- Observations on the Theory and Practice of Landscape Gardening. London: Printed by T. Bensley for J. Taylor, 1803
- paper
4to (340 x 270mm.), FIRST EDITION, engraved portrait, 27 aquatint or engraved plates, maps and plans, 12 hand-coloured (8 with overslips), one folding, and 15 plain (3 with overslips), one double-page, aquatint and wood-engraved illustrations in text, 2 of the aquatint illustrations with overslips, contemporary half calf, lacking one overslip (Wentworth, p.14), folding plate torn, binding somewhat worn, covers detached
Provenance
George Simon Harcourt, Earl Harcourt (1736-1809), armorial bookplate with cipher
Literature
Abbey, Scenery 390
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."