- 120
Smith, William
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- The History of the Province of New-York, from the First Discovery to the Year M.DCC.XXXII… A Description of the Country, with a short Account of the Inhabitants, their Trade, Religious and Political State, and the Constitution of the Courts of Justice in that Colony. London: Printed for Thoma Wilcox, 1757
- paper, ink, leather
4to (10 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.; 263 x 200 mm). Engraved folding frontispiece of a view of Oswego; map creased with marginal teas and chips, light browning to text block. Contemporary calf; worn, rebacked. Accompanied by "The Charter of the City of New-York," removed from Laws and Ordinances, Ordained and Established by the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of New-York, New York: Hugh Gaine, 1793 (Evans 25907). 8vo. Contemporary marbled boards; worn, rebacked with cloth.
Literature
Church 1023; Howes S703; Sabin 84566; Streeter 2:871
Condition
4to (10 3/8 x 7 7/8 in.; 263 x 200 mm). Engraved folding frontispiece of a view of Oswego; map creased with marginal teas and chips, light browning to text block. Contemporary calf; worn, rebacked. Accompanied by "The Charter of the City of New-York," removed from Laws and Ordinances, Ordained and Established by the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of New-York, New York: Hugh Gaine, 1793 (Evans 25907). 8vo. Contemporary marbled boards; worn, rebacked with cloth.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of this "first and classic history of New York" (Streeter).