- 86
(New-York Colony)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Journal of the Votes and Proceedings of the General Assembly of the Colony of New-York. Began the 9th Day of April, 1691; and ended the 27th of September, 1743. [Began the 8th Day of November, 1743; and ended the 23rd of December, 1765.] New-York: Printed by Hugh Gaine, at his Book-Store and Printing Office at the Bible & Crown, in Hanover Square, 1764 [-1766] [accompanied by:] William Livingston and William Smith Jr., compilers. Laws of New-York from the 11th Nov. 1752, to 22d May 1762. ... The second volume. New-York: Printed by William Weyman, Printed to the Government, 1762
- ink, paper
Together, 2 works in 3 vols. Journal: 2 vols., folio (14 1/8 x 8 3/8 in.; 360 x 237 mm). Woodcut arms of Great Britain on title-pages; occasional light browning to text block. Contemporary calf; very worn, covers detached. Laws: Folio (12 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.; 327 x 226 mm). Woodcut arms of New York on title-page and head of text, errata leaf following title; text block very browned. Contemporary calf; very worn with loss.
Literature
Journal: Evans 9756, 10418; Sabin 53719. Laws: Evans 9213
Condition
Together, 2 works in 3 vols. Journal: 2 vols., folio (14 1/8 x 8 3/8 in.; 360 x 237 mm). Woodcut arms of Great Britain on title-pages; occasional light browning to text block. Contemporary calf; very worn, covers detached. Laws: Folio (12 7/8 x 8 7/8 in.; 327 x 226 mm). Woodcut arms of New York on title-page and head of text, errata leaf following title; text block very browned. Contemporary calf; very worn with loss.
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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
The Journal was Hugh Gaine's first government printing job and the largest work issued from his press. This copy contains the Appendix leaf at the end of the first volume, which is typically lacking. The volume of Laws belonged to Jacob H. Ten Eyck, one of the subscribers and a representative from Albany to the provincial Assembly from 1759 to 1775; he has boldly signed the front free endpaper, noting "his book ye 5th of November 1763."