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Sporting books
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Description
- A collection of nine volumes in English, including:
- Paper
i. [Blome, R.] The Gentleman's Recreation... sixth edition. London: Printed for N.C., 1721, 4 parts in one, 8vo, engraved frontispiece and 4 folding plates, nineteenth-century tree calf, first plate worn, joints rubbed
ii. The Sportsman's Dictionary. London: C. Hitch, 1735, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, 8vo, engraved frontispiece and 25 plates, many folding, contemporary panelled calf, rubbed, rebacked
iii. Daniel, W.B. Rural Sports. London: Longman [or Crosby], 1812-1813, 4 vol. (including supplement), engraved titles and 74 plates (of 77 called for), some folding, contemporary diced calf gilt, lacking 3 plates (seemingly never present), offsetting
iv. [Lawrence, J.] The Sportsman's Repository... by John Scott. London: Sherwood, 1826, 4to, engraved frontispiece and 40 plates, illustrations, nineteenth-century half calf, some plates spotted, binding rather rubbed
and one other, various sizes
ii. The Sportsman's Dictionary. London: C. Hitch, 1735, 2 vol., FIRST EDITION, 8vo, engraved frontispiece and 25 plates, many folding, contemporary panelled calf, rubbed, rebacked
iii. Daniel, W.B. Rural Sports. London: Longman [or Crosby], 1812-1813, 4 vol. (including supplement), engraved titles and 74 plates (of 77 called for), some folding, contemporary diced calf gilt, lacking 3 plates (seemingly never present), offsetting
iv. [Lawrence, J.] The Sportsman's Repository... by John Scott. London: Sherwood, 1826, 4to, engraved frontispiece and 40 plates, illustrations, nineteenth-century half calf, some plates spotted, binding rather rubbed
and one other, various sizes
Condition
the condition of 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."