- 981
Lamb, Charles
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Lamb, Charles
- Prince Dorus; or, Flattery Put Out of Countenance. A Poetical Version of an Ancient Tale. London: M. J. Godwin, 1811
- printed book
16mo (4 7/8 x 4 1/8 in.; 124 x 105 mm). Nine engraved plates; Two plates closely trimmed, some light spotting and soiling. Publisher's printed wrappers, pictorial vignette on lower cover; some wear and staining, including a some ink stains on upper cover.
Provenance
Abel E. Berland (Christie's New York, 9 October 2001, lot 264). acquisition: Purchased at the foregoing sale through James Cummins
Literature
Roff/Livingston pp. 107ff
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. "Excessively rare in any shape" (Roff/Livingston).