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KIDGELL, ORIGINAL FABLES, 1763 (2 VOL.)
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Kidgell, John
- Original Fables. London: James Robson, 1763
- Paper
2 volumes, 12mo (157 x 96mm.), with engraved title-pages in English and French (2 in each volume) and numerous engraved illustrations, pp. 262-267 incorrectly numbered, contemporary calf, collector's brown morocco-backed marbled box, browning, boards soiled with abrasions, bumped (2)
Literature
Lowndes 1269, Osborne p.568
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
"Adorned with copper plates very proper for to colour" ONE OF THE EARLIEST COLOURING BOOKS FOR CHILDREN. The fables appear in both French and English (with the English on the verso and the French on the recto of each leaf), each accompanied by an outline illustration.