- 881
(Chatterton, Thomas)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Poems, Supposed to Have Been Written at Bristol, by Thomas Rowley, and Others, in the Fifteenth Century; the Greatest Part Now First Published from the most Authentic Copies, with an Engraved Specimen of One of the Mss. to which are Added, a Preface, an Introductory Account of the Several Pieces, and a Glossary. London: Printed [by William Bowyer and John Nichols] for T. Payne and Son, at the Mews-Gate, 1777
- ink, paper, leather
8vo (9 x 5 1/2 in.; 230 x 136 mm, uncut). One engraved heraldic plate by I. Strutt, c4 in cancelled state omitting the words "and were probably composed by him"; large corner tears to C7–8 causing slight loss to numerals. Contemporary blue boards, paper spine. Green morocco-backed slipcase, cloth chemise.
Provenance
John Drake (sold to) — Halsted B. Vander Poel (sale, Christie's London, 3 March 2004, lot 49). acquisition: Purchased at foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch
Literature
ESTC T42676; Hayward 188; Rothschild 589
Condition
8vo (9 x 5 1/2 in.; 230 x 136 mm, uncut). One engraved plate, c4 in cancelled state omitting the words "and were probably composed by him"; large corner tears to C78 causing slight loss to numerals. Contemporary blue boards, paper spine. Green morocco-backed slipcase, cloth chemise.
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 in original boards.