- 1023
Williamson, Thomas
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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- Williamson, Thomas
- Oriental Field Sports of the East; being a Complete, Detailed, and Accurate Description of the Wild Sports of the East. London: Printed for Thomas M'Lean by Howlett, 1819
- ink & paper
Oblong broadsheets (17 7/8 x 23 in.; 454 x 584 mm). Forty fine hand-colored plates after Samuel Howitt (from sketches by Williamson) by H. Merke, J. Hamble, and Vivares; title-page and a few other preliminary leaves with vertical crease, plate I (frontispiece) with full vertical tear repaired and with portion of upper margin restored, plate XVII with two inch stain on image, scattered marginal spotting and browning usually not affecting images. Contemporary red morocco gilt; worn, spine and edges darkened.
Provenance
John T. Pirie, Sr.
Literature
Abbey, Travel 247; Hardie, English Coloured Books 135–36; Schwerdt 2:297
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
Second edition. "the most beautiful book on Indian sport in existence" (Schwerdt). "The book is not only a mine of information as to the manners, customs, scenery, and costume of India, but contains one of the finest series of sporting plates ever published" (Hardie).