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Fielding, Henry
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Fielding, Henry
- The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. For A. Millar, 1749
6 volumes, 12mo, FIRST EDITION, errata leaf in volume 1, contemporary calf, gilt double-fillet borders, spines in compartments, green morocco lettering-pieces, light browning, some wear to bindings, all volumes rebacked, upper cover and first few gatherings of volume 1 detached, upper cover of volume 2 becoming detached, preliminary leaves of volume 3 loose
Provenance
J.R. Arding, Merton College, Oxford, ownership inscription on each title dated 1786; J.S. Edwards, ownership signature on each title; G.W. Ormerod, bookplate in volumes 1 and 5
Literature
Cross II, 120; Grolier English 48; Rothschild 850
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."