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Bell, John (editor)
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Bell's Edition. The Poets of Great Britain Complete from Chaucer to Churchill. Edinburgh: Apollo Press; London: British Library; Fry and Couchman, 1777-1788
- Paper
109 volumes, 12mo (130 x 75mm.), mixed set, each with engraved title, 37 engraved portraits, uniformly bound in contemporary marbled calf, decorative border in gilt, red and green morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, minor browning, some hinges cracking, bindings slightly rubbed
Provenance
William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
John Bell (1745-1831) began publishing his edition of The British Poets in 1777. Within this mixed set, 82 are first edition volumes.