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Shakespeare, William
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Shakespeare, WIlliam
- The Works of Shakespear...collated and corrected by the former editons, by Mr. Pope. London: For Jacob Tonson, 1725
- Paper
7 volumes, 4to, FIRST EDITION, series title page in volume one printed in black and red, additional title page for each volume (dated 1723-1725), fly titles, engraved head- and tail-pieces, contemporary full mottled calf, spines gilt in compartments, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers, lacking portraits, some spotting, rebacked in period style, binding slightly rubbed at extremities, gilt on spines faded
Provenance
Sir John Bickerton Williams (1792–1855), bookplate in volume one
Literature
ESTC N26060 and T138856; Jaggard p.251
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
FIRST POPE EDITION, with the rare seventh volume of Poems published under a different imprint.