- 181
[Views--Great Britain]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of works on British country houses and landscapes, 1779-1807, comprising:
- Paper
i) Watts, William. The Seats of the Nobility and Gentry. Chelsea: W, Watts, 1779[-86], oblong 4to, 84 engraved plates, with index and errata, without List of Subscribers, morocco-backed boards [ESTC T145838], some repairs to plates; together with a second copy with 40 (of 84) plates, bound in calf-backed boards by Robert Seton, Edinburgh;
ii) Select Views in Great Britain. London: S. Middiman, [plates dated 1780-1786.], oblong 4to, 59 (of 84) engraved plates, plate 1-16 with double-sided leaves of text describing the plates in French and English, with index and errata, calf-backed boards by Robert Seton, Edinburgh;
iii) [T Sheldrake after H. Meyer]. Twelve Designs Calculated for the Use of those who are Learning to Draw Landscape. [London]: H. Meyer, 1792, oblong folio, aquatint titles and 11 aquatint plates, blue-grey wrappers, title in ink on upper wrapper, spine worn;
iv) Cooper, Richard. Six Etchings of Landscapes. [London]: R. Cooper, 1799, oblong folio, 6 etchings, grey wrappers, paper label on upper cover;
v) [Payne, William]. Book of Landscapes after Payne. [London]: R. Ackermann's, [1799-1801], 3 volumes, oblong 4to, numbered by hand on printed paper label "2nd", "4th" and "5th", 13 aquatints (4 dated 1799 in "2nd" volume, 5 dated 1799-1800 in "4th" volume, 4 dated 1801 in "5th" volume), original blue-grey wrappers, printed paper labels on upper wrappers;
vi) Loudon, John. A Treatise on Forming, Improving, and Managing Country Residences. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806, 2 volumes, 4to, half-titles, 32 engraved plates (one with over-lay), full brown calf;
vii) [Views in England and Scotland]. [London: W. Byrne, T. Hearne, S. Middiman and others, plates dated 1778-1807], 72 engraved plates, descriptive text in English and French, calf-backed boards by Robert Seton, Edinburgh, some creasing;
Some browning, bindings lightly rubbed (11)
ii) Select Views in Great Britain. London: S. Middiman, [plates dated 1780-1786.], oblong 4to, 59 (of 84) engraved plates, plate 1-16 with double-sided leaves of text describing the plates in French and English, with index and errata, calf-backed boards by Robert Seton, Edinburgh;
iii) [T Sheldrake after H. Meyer]. Twelve Designs Calculated for the Use of those who are Learning to Draw Landscape. [London]: H. Meyer, 1792, oblong folio, aquatint titles and 11 aquatint plates, blue-grey wrappers, title in ink on upper wrapper, spine worn;
iv) Cooper, Richard. Six Etchings of Landscapes. [London]: R. Cooper, 1799, oblong folio, 6 etchings, grey wrappers, paper label on upper cover;
v) [Payne, William]. Book of Landscapes after Payne. [London]: R. Ackermann's, [1799-1801], 3 volumes, oblong 4to, numbered by hand on printed paper label "2nd", "4th" and "5th", 13 aquatints (4 dated 1799 in "2nd" volume, 5 dated 1799-1800 in "4th" volume, 4 dated 1801 in "5th" volume), original blue-grey wrappers, printed paper labels on upper wrappers;
vi) Loudon, John. A Treatise on Forming, Improving, and Managing Country Residences. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806, 2 volumes, 4to, half-titles, 32 engraved plates (one with over-lay), full brown calf;
vii) [Views in England and Scotland]. [London: W. Byrne, T. Hearne, S. Middiman and others, plates dated 1778-1807], 72 engraved plates, descriptive text in English and French, calf-backed boards by Robert Seton, Edinburgh, some creasing;
Some browning, bindings lightly rubbed (11)
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."