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Literature in English translation
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 66 volumes, 1755-1899, comprising:
- Paper
ARIOSTO, Ludovico. Orlando Furioso. London: for the Editor in Rupert-Street, 1755, 2 volumes, 4to (259 x 200mm.), engraved portrait medallion on title pages, text in Italian and English, contemporary calf [ESTC T133394] [Lord Viscount Powerscourt, bookplate on verso of titles], joints starting, boards slightly bowed, small hole to title page of vol 1
TASSO, Torquato. Jerusalem delivered; an heroic poem. Translated…by John Hoole. London: J. Johnson [&c.], 1803, 2 volumes, 8vo (251 x 150mm.), half-titles, engraved portrait frontispiece and 14 plates (11 in volume one and 3 in volume two), full mottled calf, spine gilt, marbled edges, marbled endpapers, some wear to bindings, hinges starting on vol 2
LESAGE, Alain-René. The adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. Translated… by Benjamin Heath Malkin. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1809, 4 volumes, 8vo (233 x 138mm), plates, diced calf, spines gilt, [Richard Verschoyle, bookplate], lacking one spine label, boards slightly rubbed
CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de. Don Quixote de la Mancha. London: Cadell and Davies, 1818, 4 volumes, 8vo (232 x 142mm.), half-titles, engraved plates by Smirke, illustrations, armorial calf, lettered "quantum in rebus inane" around the crest, spines gilt, red and green morocco spine labels, gilt edges
with 22 others, including further translations of Jerusalem Delivered and Don Quixote, mostly 4to and 8vo, occasional wear to bindings, some spotting and browning; together 66 volumes
TASSO, Torquato. Jerusalem delivered; an heroic poem. Translated…by John Hoole. London: J. Johnson [&c.], 1803, 2 volumes, 8vo (251 x 150mm.), half-titles, engraved portrait frontispiece and 14 plates (11 in volume one and 3 in volume two), full mottled calf, spine gilt, marbled edges, marbled endpapers, some wear to bindings, hinges starting on vol 2
LESAGE, Alain-René. The adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane. Translated… by Benjamin Heath Malkin. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1809, 4 volumes, 8vo (233 x 138mm), plates, diced calf, spines gilt, [Richard Verschoyle, bookplate], lacking one spine label, boards slightly rubbed
CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de. Don Quixote de la Mancha. London: Cadell and Davies, 1818, 4 volumes, 8vo (232 x 142mm.), half-titles, engraved plates by Smirke, illustrations, armorial calf, lettered "quantum in rebus inane" around the crest, spines gilt, red and green morocco spine labels, gilt edges
with 22 others, including further translations of Jerusalem Delivered and Don Quixote, mostly 4to and 8vo, occasional wear to bindings, some spotting and browning; together 66 volumes
Provenance
most with William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps
Condition
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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."
Catalogue Note
A full is of titles is available on request.