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Howitt, Samuel, and others
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Foreign Field Sports, fisheries, Sporting Anecdotes, &c.... with a supplement on New South Wales. London: Edward Orme, 1814
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (285 x 218mm.), 110 hand-coloured aquatint plates, contemporary half morocco, spine gilt, lacks index leaf to plates, binding slightly rubbed
Literature
Abbey, Travel 2; Ferguson 577; Schwerdt I, p.177-9
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
The supplement has a separate title page (dated 1813), Field sports, &c. &c. of the native inhabitants of New South Wales, and is bound in the middle of the volume rather than the end. The order of the plates varies considerably from that listed by Abbey and Schwerdt. Apart from Australia, many sports are illustrated from around the world, including Europe (with a section on Spanish bull-fighting), the Americas, India and Africa, as well as hunting whales.