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Grose, Francis
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of works by Grose, in 10 volumes, comprising:
- Paper
The Antiquities of England and Wales. 1773-1776, 4 volumes, engraved frontispieces and titles, 40 plates and 340 half-page illustrations
Supplement to the Antiquities of England and Wales. 1777-1787, 2 volumes, engraved frontispieces and titles, folding map, portrait of the author, 24 plates, 55 hand-coloured maps in text, and 226 half-page illustrations
The Antiquities of Scotland. 1789-1791, 2 volumes, engraved frontispieces and titles, 188 plates (84+104), and hand-coloured folding map, occasional spotting or browning
The Antiquities of Ireland. 1797, 2 volumes, engraved frontispieces, titles and 259 plates (136+123), damp-staining at end of vol.2 (and slight stain to covers)
together 10 volumes, folio (315 x 225mm.), uniform contemporary calf gilt, coloured morocco labels on spines; due to uncertainty of collation this lot is sold not subject to return
Supplement to the Antiquities of England and Wales. 1777-1787, 2 volumes, engraved frontispieces and titles, folding map, portrait of the author, 24 plates, 55 hand-coloured maps in text, and 226 half-page illustrations
The Antiquities of Scotland. 1789-1791, 2 volumes, engraved frontispieces and titles, 188 plates (84+104), and hand-coloured folding map, occasional spotting or browning
The Antiquities of Ireland. 1797, 2 volumes, engraved frontispieces, titles and 259 plates (136+123), damp-staining at end of vol.2 (and slight stain to covers)
together 10 volumes, folio (315 x 225mm.), uniform contemporary calf gilt, coloured morocco labels on spines; due to uncertainty of collation this lot is sold not subject to return
Provenance
Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo
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."