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Children's books
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Four eighteenth-century miniature works for children in one volume, comprising:
- paper
The Easter-Gift; or, The Way to be very good… for J. Newbery, 1767, 19 woodcuts, 4pp. publisher’s advertisements at end, [cf Roscoe J97; not found in ESTC], some loss and repairs to A1 (affecting text), repairs to D8
The Adventures of Cinderilla… J. Mackenzie, [n.d.], 10 woodcuts, 1p. publisher’s advertisements on inside lower wrapper, original wrappers, [not found in ESTC], closely trimmed
The History of Tommy Careless… for T. Newbery, 1788, 8 woodcuts, original wrappers, [Roscoe J176.1; ESTC N39658]
The Pleasant Gift; or, a Collection of Riddles… [for J. Marshall, n.d.], 19 woodcuts, [not found in ESTC], apparently lacking A1 and C7
4 works in one volume, 16mo (98 x 60mm.), later cloth, binding worn
The Adventures of Cinderilla… J. Mackenzie, [n.d.], 10 woodcuts, 1p. publisher’s advertisements on inside lower wrapper, original wrappers, [not found in ESTC], closely trimmed
The History of Tommy Careless… for T. Newbery, 1788, 8 woodcuts, original wrappers, [Roscoe J176.1; ESTC N39658]
The Pleasant Gift; or, a Collection of Riddles… [for J. Marshall, n.d.], 19 woodcuts, [not found in ESTC], apparently lacking A1 and C7
4 works in one volume, 16mo (98 x 60mm.), later cloth, binding worn
Provenance
William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899
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."