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WHITELOCK, B. JOURNAL OF THE SWEDISH AMBASSY. FIRST EDITION, 1772 (2 VOL.)
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Description
- Whitelocke, [Bulstrode]
- A Journal of the Swedish Ambassy, In the Years M.DC.LIII and M.DC.LIV. Printed for T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt, 1772
- Paper
4to, 2 volumes, FIRST EDITION, FROM EDWARD GIBBON'S LIBRARY WITH HIS NAME LABEL IN VOLUME ONE, half-titles, contemporary calf, spine elaborately gilt with labels, browning and minor spotting, joints repaired, bumped and rubbed
Provenance
Edward Gibbon (his name label); Sold in these rooms The Library of Edward Gibbon, 20 December 1934, lot 270
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
Sir Bulstrode Whitelocke (1605-1675) was an English writer, lawyer and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England who often acted as an advisor to Oliver Cromwell. These two volumes follow the years in which Whitelocke was despatched to Sweden to conclude a treaty of alliance between Cromwell and Christina, Queen of Sweden.