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Jenkins, James, publisher
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- The naval achievements of Great Britain. London: J. Jenkins, 1817, FIRST EDITION, 4to (322 x 262mm.), engraved title, dedication, 55 hand-coloured aquatint plates, one plain plate, contemporary morocco gilt, gilt edges, [Abbey, Life 337] without the list of subscribers and portraits as often, binding rubbed, hinge cracked at title
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The martial achievements of Great Britain. London: J. Jenkins, 1815, FIRST EDITION, 4to (335 x 265mm.), gilt edges, hand-coloured aquatint additional title, engraved hand-coloured dedication, 51 hand-coloured aquatint plates, contemporary straight-grained red morocco gilt, [Abbey, Life 365], binding rubbed, headband loose
Provenance
Admiral Sir James Saumarez, 1st Baron de Saumarez ( 1757-1836); thence by family descent
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."