- 1067
Riddell, Maria
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Voyages to the Madeira, and leeward Caribbean isles: with sketches of the natural history of these islands. By Maria R******. Edinburgh: Peter Hill and London: T. Cadell, 1792
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 12mo (182 x 104mm.), [2], v-x, 106pp. (i.e.*4, A-H6, I5), divisional title, contemporary tree calf by Kalthoeber with his ticket, covers with borders gilt and fleuron cornerpieces, spine gilt with foliate and greek-key motifs, red label, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, without half-title
Literature
Sabin 67795
Condition
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"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
RARE AT AUCTION, not recorded in ABPC or Rare Book Hub. The author spent several years in Antigua, and has devoted more than half the book to the island.