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Otto von Bismarck
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Otto von Bismarck
- Three albums dedicated to Otto von Bismarck to mark his forthcoming eightieth birthday, with one other
- paper
with calligraphic titles to each volume decorated in watercolour and gilt ("1 April 1894 Gewidmet Sr. Durchlaucht dem Fürsten Bismark [sic] zu seinem 80. Geburtstag als Gruß der deutschen Frauen und Jungfrauen der Pfalz [...Badens...Hessens]", containing manuscript greetings by the women of the Bayerische Rhein-Pfalz, Grossherzogth[um] Baden and Grossherzogth[um] Hessen, written within gilt armorial borders designating sections (eg Ludwigshafen, Neustadt, Karlsruhe, Mannheim, Mainz, Darmstadt, etc), elaborately painted boards each with arms of the respective grand duchy, gilt spines; together with a lithographed volume ("Mein Buch Fürst Otto von Bismarck. Berlin den 1ten Dezember 1884, mit Randzeichnungen von C.M. Seyppel"), 4 volumes, 4to, somewhat worn
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."