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Ackermann, Rudolph
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- A History of the University of Oxford, its Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings. London: R. Ackermann, 1814
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 4to (340 x 270mm.), stipple portrait of William Wyndham Grenville, 81 hand-coloured aquatint plates (only, of 105, mostly missing portraits of founders), watermarked 1812-1814, contemporary diced russia, gilt, preliminary leaves in volume one misbound, lacking half-titles and 24 plates, minor tears and repairs, offsetting, bindings lightly rubbed and stained, neatly rebacked to style
Provenance
Mary A.G. Moore, 1863, signature in ink on titles
Literature
Abbey, Scenery 278; Tooley 5
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 50 in first state, plates 1, 15, 39, 74, 78, 84 and 94 in second state