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Boydell, John and Josiah
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Boydell, John and Josiah
- An History of the River Thames. W. Bulmer and Co. for John and Josiah Boydell, 1794-1796
- Paper
Folio (413 x 307mm.), engraved frontispiece and 2 folding maps, 76 hand-tinted aquatint plates, 3 folding, contemporary red morocco with gilt frame, spine gilt in compartments, green morocco lettering piece, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, vol. 1 lacking first title and dedication leaf to George III, spotting, covers slightly marked, some wear at joints
Provenance
L. C. Berger, engraved bookplate
Literature
Abbey, Scenery 432
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
A FINE COPY IN A DISTINGUISHED CONTEMPORARY BINDING. Published by subscription, the two volumes on the Thames were intended to be the first portion of a History of the Principal Rivers of Great Britain. The absence of the general title and dedication to George III in this copy suggests it is a later impression from after this larger project was abandoned.