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Mitchell, Thomas
Estimate
150 - 250 GBP
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Description
- The Comedies of Aristophanes. London: John Murray, 1820-1822
- Paper
2 volumes, 8vo (216 x 130mm.), red calf ruled in gilt by White, spines gilt, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, some light soiling to bindings
Provenance
Archibald Acheson, 3rd Earl of Gosford (1806-1864), Gosford Castle, County Armagh, morocco booklabel, sale, Puttick and Simpson, 21 April 1884, lot 98, £3-2s., to J. Rimell & Son; James Toovey, London; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps
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."
"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
Following his series of articles on Aristophanes and Athenian manners for the Quarterly Review, Mitchell’s translations of the comedies were published by his great friend John Murray. Murray sent a copy of the first volume to Lord Byron, who described it as “excellent” and demanded the second part (letter to John Murray, 28-29 September 1820).