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Shaw, Henry, and Rev. John W. Burgon
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- The Arms of the Colleges of Oxford. Oxford: Spiers and Son, 1855 [but 1862]
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4to (315 x 247mm.), half-title, title printed in red and sepia, 20 FINE HAND-COLOURED lithographed plates ILLUMINATED WITH GOLD AND SILVER of the Arms of the University and Colleges of Oxford, CONTEMPORARY RED CRUSHED MOROCCO GILT BY JOHN LEIGHTON (with his stamp), upper cover with black morocco inlays spine in six compartments with raised bands gilt, gauffered edges gilt, slight oxidisation to the silver, binding slightly rubbed
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."
Catalogue Note
A SPECIALLY BOUND COPY OF A SHAW RARITY.
The discrepancy between the date on the title (1855) and some of the plates (up to 1862) is explained by McLean in Victorian Book Design (1972, p.68), 'In November 1855 [Shaw] began publishing The Arms of the Colleges of Oxford in ten monthly quarto parts, each containing two plates and descriptive text by the Rev. J.W. Burgon. The complete work was published by Spiers & Son of Oxford and is dated 1855. The plates are among the finest he ever did: the shield and surrounding gothic frame are drawn on stone and most richly hand-coloured. The typography is characteristic of the Chiswick Press, but no printer's imprint appears.' Each shield bears the monogram 'HS' incorporated into the design and each is dated between 1852 and 1862. The original work was expensive at 8 guineas, and it was a Bohn remainder in 1861 at 94/6d.
The discrepancy between the date on the title (1855) and some of the plates (up to 1862) is explained by McLean in Victorian Book Design (1972, p.68), 'In November 1855 [Shaw] began publishing The Arms of the Colleges of Oxford in ten monthly quarto parts, each containing two plates and descriptive text by the Rev. J.W. Burgon. The complete work was published by Spiers & Son of Oxford and is dated 1855. The plates are among the finest he ever did: the shield and surrounding gothic frame are drawn on stone and most richly hand-coloured. The typography is characteristic of the Chiswick Press, but no printer's imprint appears.' Each shield bears the monogram 'HS' incorporated into the design and each is dated between 1852 and 1862. The original work was expensive at 8 guineas, and it was a Bohn remainder in 1861 at 94/6d.