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Gay, John
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Gay, John
- The Shepherd's Week. In Six Pastorals. London: Ferd. Burleigh, 1714
- Paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE (with imprint "Ferd. Burleigh"), engraved frontispiece and 6 plates, 3 additional plates loosely inserted, tan morocco gilt by the Club Bindery dated 1898, gilt edges, red cloth chemise and red morocco-backed cloth slipcase, lower cover of binding slightly darkened at head
Provenance
J. Gregor, signature on title; Robert Hoe, book label; Herschel V. Jones, book label and bookplate; Mrs. J. Insley Blair, Blairhame book label
Literature
Foxon G69
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described n the catalogue description
"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
THE HOE - JONES - BLAIR COPY.