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Ackermann, Rudolph
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- The History of the Abbey Church of St. Peter's Westminster, its Antiquities and Monuments. London: R. Ackermann, 1812 [but c.1816]
- Paper
2 volumes, 4to (345 x 283mm.), half-titles, dedication leaf, list of subscribers, engraved portrait and plan, additional engraved title in volume 2, 80 hand-coloured aquatint plates, (watermarks from 1802 to 1816), red morocco-backed boards, minor browning, spotting and offsetting, bindings lightly rubbed
Literature
Abbey, Scenery 213
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
Plate 4 ("Aymer de Valance") signed F. Mackenzie instead of A. Pugin, which is usually considered a point proving first state.