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Sporting books
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- A collection of four volumes in English, comprising:
- Paper
i. Hawker, P. Instructions to Young Sportsmen... seventh edition. London: Longman, 1833, 8vo, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with a total of c.52 plates, illustrations, modern red morocco gilt by Morrell, very slight loss to head of spine
ii. [Lawrence, J.] British Field Sports... by William Henry Scott. London: Sherwood, 1818, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, wood-engraved half-title and illustrations by Bewick and others [Tattersfield TB2.56], 34 engraved plates, modern green morocco gilt by Bedford, g.e., spine very slightly faded
iii. Rawstorne, L. Gamonia: or the art of preserving game. London: Ackermann, 1837, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, half-title, 15 hand-coloured aquatint plates, errata slip at end, original green morocco gilt, g.e., spine slightly faded and rubbed
iv. Beckford, W. Thoughts on Hunting. London: Albion Press, 1810, 8vo, engraved frontispiece, additional title, folding plan and 8 plates, modern green calf gilt by Bayntun, Bradfer-Lawrence bookplate, lacks final gathering (Y) with list of plates, adverts, etc., spine very slightly faded
ii. [Lawrence, J.] British Field Sports... by William Henry Scott. London: Sherwood, 1818, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, wood-engraved half-title and illustrations by Bewick and others [Tattersfield TB2.56], 34 engraved plates, modern green morocco gilt by Bedford, g.e., spine very slightly faded
iii. Rawstorne, L. Gamonia: or the art of preserving game. London: Ackermann, 1837, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, half-title, 15 hand-coloured aquatint plates, errata slip at end, original green morocco gilt, g.e., spine slightly faded and rubbed
iv. Beckford, W. Thoughts on Hunting. London: Albion Press, 1810, 8vo, engraved frontispiece, additional title, folding plan and 8 plates, modern green calf gilt by Bayntun, Bradfer-Lawrence bookplate, lacks final gathering (Y) with list of plates, adverts, etc., spine very slightly faded
Literature
Schwerdt: cf. I:234-5; I:304-5; II:127; I:56
Condition
the condition of the books in this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"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."