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Dorset--Hutchins, John
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset... the second edition, corrected, augmented, and improved. London: Printed by John Nichols, 1796-1815
- paper
LARGE PAPER AND EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED COPY (see footnote), 4 volumes, folio (485 x 282mm.), 192 engraved plates, plans and maps, some double-page and/or folding, engraved illustrations in text, folding printed tables, contemporary russia decorated in blindstamp and gilt, some spotting and offsetting
Provenance
LONGLEAT HOUSE, sale in these rooms "Valuable Printed Books. Duplicates from the Library at Longleat House", 11 June 1979, lot 85
Literature
Upcott I, p.180; cf. BAL RIBA 1579 (first edition)
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Originally intended as three volumes, by the time volume 3 was published (in 1813), the work had been extended to four. This copy seems to be extra-illustrated with 8 plates more than called for by Upcott.