Lot 20
  • 20

Barlow, Francis

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Severall wayes of hunting, hawking, and fishing acording to the English manner… etched by W. Hollar. London: John Overton, 1671
  • paper
Oblong 4to (248 x 310mm.), engraved title by Hollar within rococo border, 12 engraved plates, 4 after Hollar, the remainder probably by Barlow, mounted, nineteenth-century calf, spine gilt

Provenance

Edward Hamilton, M.D., bookplate and collector’s inkstamp on verso of plates,

Literature

Pennington 2028–2062; Schwerdt 1:52–53; Westwood and Satchell, pp.23-24; Wing B822

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where 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."

Catalogue Note

“A rare and very interesting set of engravings” (Schwerdt). ESTC locates three copies only.