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Walton, Izaak and Charles Cotton
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- The Complete Angler. London: T. Gosden, 1815
- Paper, ink, leather
One volume bound in three, 8vo (7 x 4 1/8 in.; 177 x 115 mm). Richly illustrated with 207 woodcuts and 26 engravings, some folding and some hand-colored. Full green morocco extra gilt, Cosway style binding with miniature oval portrait of Walton inset in upper cover of Volume I, spines with raised bands in six compartments, gilt titles and text to second and forth, others with decorative fishing-themed motif in gilt, turn-ins gilt, yellow watered silk endpapers. Housed in green cloth slipcase.
Literature
Westwood & Satchell 232; Coigney 71; Heckscher 2071
Condition
Very minor soiling or discoloration to the head of spine of Vol. I.
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
EXTRA ILLUSTRATED EDITION with numerous views, portraits, and other items of Waltonia. Half-title with publisher's presentation inscription dated June 1856.