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An Italian silver book binding, circa 1840
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on clasp with maker's mark RA and ? tree
- silver, paper
- length 7 in.
- 17.8 cm
embossed and chased with putti within scrollwork, one cover with putti flanking a coat of arms with pendant elephant, fitted with Hebrew/Latin dictionary in order of the Bible, printed in Halle-am-Saxe, 1707, with book plate of J.R. Abbey
Condition
Minor repairs to silver, book separated from spine
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
Major J.R. Abbey (1894-1969) was a brewer who served in World Wars I and II and was appointed High Sheriff of Sussex from 1949-50. He assembled a 1300 volume library, specializing in private presses, modern bindings, and antiquarian books. The bulk of his collection was sold Sotheby's London, vols. 1-7, 1966-1970 for a total of £993,509.