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Loudon, John Claudius
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Observations on Laying out Farms in the Scotch Style, adapted to England. London: John Harding, 1812 but [c.?1817]
- Paper
Folio (375 x 265mm.), half-title, 38 erratically numbered plates (19 hand-coloured and 4 folding), text and plates watermarked 1808-1817, original maroon boards, minor staining and browning, scattered tears, hinges starting, binding worn and sunned, spine becoming detached
Provenance
Ampleforth Abbey, bookplate
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
RARE HAND-COLOURED PUBLICATION, explaining the experiments with "Scotch" farming that Loudon and his father carried out in England. Though the title page calls for 40 plates, the work is complete with 38 as explained on page 12. Some pages misnumbered (7/8 and 17/18 skipped, 59/60 doubled).