[Royalty]

i) Pope-Hennessy, James. Queen Mary. Allen and Unwin, 1959; ii) Nicolson, Adam. Restoration: The Rebuilding of Windsor Castle. Michael Joseph, 1997, first edition, inscribed by the keeper of the Privy Purse [Sir Michael Peat], dust-jacket; iii) Roberts, Jane. Royal Landscape. New York: Yale University Press, 1997, dust-jacket; iv) Shawcross, William. Queen Elizabeth: The Queen Mother. Macmillan, 2009, first edition, inscribed, dust-jacket; v) Roberts, Hugh. The Queen's Diamonds. Royal Collection Trust, 2012, signed, dust-jacket; together with 23 others, of which 9 inscribed or signed, mostly 4to, original cloth and wrappers, many with Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire's bookplate, occasional wear to dust-jackets, where present, at extremities (28)

i) Francis Thompson (1888-1953), librarian of Chatsworth, ownership signature

Condition is as 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."