Lot 166
  • 166

[London]

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • Two illustrated works on London, 1800-1804, comprising:
  • Paper
i) Modern London; being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis. Richard Phillips, 1804, 4to, 53 (of 54) engraved plates, one being a folding plan of London, 31 being hand-coloured plates of traders of London, with appendix, index, list of copper plates and advertisement,  diced brown russia, wanting pp. 153-168, minor browning and spotting, upper joint renewedii) The Several Plans and Drawings Referred to in the Third Report from the Select Committee upon the Improvement of the Port of London. Luke Hanfard, 28th July, 1800, large folio, 21 engraved plates, 6 being hand-coloured, grey wrappers, paper label on upper cover, a few hinges cracking, some creasing and tears, also to wrappers, staining to wrappers and loss to spine (2)

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."