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Ackermann, Rudolph
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Repository of Arts, Literature, Commerce, Manufactures, Fashions, and Politics. [First Series, January 1809 - Third Series, December 1828]. London: R. Ackermann, 1809-1828
- Paper
40 volumes, 8vo (233 x 140mm.), engraved titles, 1308 plates (of 1491; the majority called for are needlepoint and cloth patterns), uniform in later green three-quarter morocco over buckram, minor browning and spotting, some plates cut, bindings lightly rubbed with spines sunned, sold as a periodical not subject to return
Literature
Abbey, Life 212
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
With manuscript index for Princess Marie Louise's copy of Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 4to (245 x 173mm.), roan-backed boards, with J.R. Abbey's bookplate.
A HANDSOME SET. The plates comprise views and scenes, fashion plates, plates of manufactures (furniture, carriages, fireplaces, etc.), of interiors, plans and diagrams and other plates of various subjects including a some of patterns of muslin, lace, and other material. See previous lot for the original fashion drawings.