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Williamson, Thomas
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Williamson, Thomas
- Oriental Field Sports; being a complete, detailed and accurate description of the Wild Sports of the East. London: Thomas McLean, 1819
- paper
Oblong folio (450 x 570mm.), hand-coloured engraved additional title, 40 hand-coloured aquatint plates by Edward Orme after S. Howett and T. Williamson, list of plates in French and English, contemporary red morocco, elaborately stamped and tooled in gilt, gilt edges, title creased (as often), some offsetting, binding rubbed
Provenance
Earl of Bradford, Weston Park, armorial bookplate, sale in these rooms 15th March 2000, lot 83
Literature
cf. Abbey, Travel 427 (1807 edition); cf. Schwerdt II, p.298 (1807 & 1808 editions); cf. Tooley (1954) 508 (1807 edition)
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
The most beautiful book on Indian sport in existence" (Schwerdt).