- 123
[Landor, Walter Savage]
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Dun Cow; an hyper-satirical dialogue in verse. With explanatory notes. W. and T. Darton, 1808
- Printed book
8vo, first edition, half-title, inscribed on title page ("J Bartlam"), contemporary half calf, marbled boards, spine gilt
Provenance
Warwick Castle, bookplate [probably that of George Greville, 2nd earl of Warwick, d.1816]; Simon Nowell-Smith and Judith Adams Nowell-Smith, bookplates
Literature
Wise & Wheeler 9
Condition
There are small tears and a hole to the title-page together with contemporary loss to the half-title.
"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 Dun Cow is a response to attacks on Dr Samuel Parr, a friend of Landor, in Guy’s Porridge Pot, by Robert Eyres Landor (see lot 127). Authorship of The Dun Cow is attributed to Landor in Bibliotheca Parriana. John Bartlam (1771-1823) was Parr's pupil who later became his companion and amanuensis.