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[Scott, Walter, Sir, translator] - Gottfried Augustus Bürger.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- The Chase, and William and Helen: Two Ballads, from the German… Edinburgh: Manners and Miller, 1796
- Paper, ink, leather
4to (10 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.; 260 x 200 mm). Title-page with minor spotting and soiling. Full green morocco gilt, upper cover gilt-lettered, edges gilt; some rubbing and wear.
Provenance
George Chalmers (presentation inscription).
Literature
BM 4:538 (284)
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of Sir Walter Scott's rare first book. Presentation copy, inscribed on the title,"George Chalmers Esq., from his sincere & obedt. Servant, the Tranaslator." Chalmers was a lawyer and antiquary who offered Scott some of his first literary encouragement. Also present on the title is an inscription in an unidentified contemporary hand identifying Scott as the translator.