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Pennant, Thomas
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- A collection of works by Pennant, in 10 volumes, comprising:
- Paper
Arctic Zoology [and Supplement]. 1784-1785-1787, FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes bound in 2, 2 engraved frontispieces, 2 engraved titles, 23 numbered plates and 2 folding maps
The History of the Parishes of Whiteford and Holywell. 1796, engraved title and 22 plates, large illustration to Holywell title, bound uniformly with previous entry
A Tour in Scotland and voyage to the Hebrides, MDCCLXXII. Chester, 1774, engraved title and 44 plates, occasional slight soiling
A Tour in Scotland, MDCCLXIX... fifth edition. 1790, engraved title, folding map (torn) and 42 plates; A Tour in Scotland, and a voyage to the Hebrides, MDCCLXXII. 1790, 2 volumes, engraved titles and 89 plates (44+45); together 3 uniform volumes
Of London [and Additions and Corrections]. 1790-1791, 2 volumes in one, engraved title and 15 plates (12+3), a few minor stains
A Tour in Wales. MDCCLXXVIII. 1778, engraved title and 27 plates; The Journey to Snowdon. 1781, engraved title and 36 plates (including 10 Supplemental plates); together 2 uniform volumes, some soiling and damp-staining
together 10 vol., 4to (c.238 x 185mm.), contemporary calf, near uniform, occasional slight offsetting, some bindings slightly rubbed, some spine ends chipped
The History of the Parishes of Whiteford and Holywell. 1796, engraved title and 22 plates, large illustration to Holywell title, bound uniformly with previous entry
A Tour in Scotland and voyage to the Hebrides, MDCCLXXII. Chester, 1774, engraved title and 44 plates, occasional slight soiling
A Tour in Scotland, MDCCLXIX... fifth edition. 1790, engraved title, folding map (torn) and 42 plates; A Tour in Scotland, and a voyage to the Hebrides, MDCCLXXII. 1790, 2 volumes, engraved titles and 89 plates (44+45); together 3 uniform volumes
Of London [and Additions and Corrections]. 1790-1791, 2 volumes in one, engraved title and 15 plates (12+3), a few minor stains
A Tour in Wales. MDCCLXXVIII. 1778, engraved title and 27 plates; The Journey to Snowdon. 1781, engraved title and 36 plates (including 10 Supplemental plates); together 2 uniform volumes, some soiling and damp-staining
together 10 vol., 4to (c.238 x 185mm.), contemporary calf, near uniform, occasional slight offsetting, some bindings slightly rubbed, some spine ends chipped
Provenance
Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo, bookplates
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."