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Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord
- Autograph letter signed, with swirl signature, to "Dear Sir" (probably John Murray)
- paper
complaining that "I believe the lines are misnumbered being confident there are ... 1100 - but the printing makes out but 1080 let the Devil recount them", also assuring him that "I will vote for Mr Hammond", 1 page, 8vo, dated at the foot, possibly in another hand, 12 (?) November 1813, laid down, with the cut signature of Rhoda Broughton on the verso, lightly marked
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
Given the reference to the printing of his works, this letter is probably addressed to John Murray, who counted George Hammond (1763-1853) amongst his acquaintances. Byron was working through the proofs of The Bride of Abydos in November 1813, which suggests he must be querying the line count of that poem, but the published text of The Bride is more than 1200 lines long.