- 37
Richardson, William
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- The Monastic Ruins of Yorkshire. York: Robert Sunter, 1843
- paper
2 volumes in one, large folio (612 x 420mm.), 2 lithographed titles (one hand-coloured), dedication, 56 plates (comprising 19 hand-coloured mounted views, 14 plain views, 23 plain plans and details), 26 illustrations in text (7 hand-coloured and mounted, 19 plain), hand-coloured map, contemporary red morocco gilt, gilt edges, some leaves spotted, binding slightly rubbed and slightly soiled, upper hinge broken and a few leaves loose
Literature
Abbey, Scenery 381
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
This copy is a combination of the deluxe and ordinary editions. In this copy 19 plates and 7 illustrations are hand-coloured; in the deluxe edition the number is 33 and 26; in the ordinary edition none at all. This copy has 2 plates of architectural details of Bridlington Priory, one of which was lacking in both the coloured copies we have traced at auction.