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Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th earl of
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two works, comprising:
- paper
Letters written... to his son, Philip Stanhope, Esq. London: J. Dodsley, 1774, 2 volumes, 4to (305 x 228mm.), half-titles, engraved portrait frontispiece in volume one, errata leaf at end of volume 2, some light rubbing to bindings
Miscellaneous works. London: Edward and Charles Dilly, 1778, 2 volumes, 4to (303 x 222mm.), half-titles, engraved frontispieces, 6 (of 7) medallion portraits in volume one, some rubbing and small scuffs to bindings
together 4 volumes, uniformly bound in marbled calf, Greek key gilt border, spines gilt, red morocco spine labels, all edges yellow
Miscellaneous works. London: Edward and Charles Dilly, 1778, 2 volumes, 4to (303 x 222mm.), half-titles, engraved frontispieces, 6 (of 7) medallion portraits in volume one, some rubbing and small scuffs to bindings
together 4 volumes, uniformly bound in marbled calf, Greek key gilt border, spines gilt, red morocco spine labels, all edges yellow
Provenance
Robert Lampen (born c. 1833), Cornwall, bookplate; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps
Literature
ESTC T136181 & N5218; [2nd work]: Rothschild 596
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
Published the year after Chesterfield's death (and six years after the death of his son at the age of just thirty-six), the Letters "brought [him] more lasting fame, as well as censure, than all his political achievements" (ODNB).