- 739
BABBAGE – TAXATION, 4 VOLUMES
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of 4 volumes on taxation, comprising:
i. Babbage, Charles. Pensieri sui principia dell’imposta in relazione ad una tassa sulla proprietà e sue eccezioni. Turin: Cugini Pomba, 1850, first edition in Italian, contemporary roan-backed marbled boards, (bought from Bernard Quaritch, 1992), [T&W B50; Cf. Van Sinderen 59 (cited)], some browning, staining to title-pageii. Babbage, Charles. Thoughts on the principles of taxation… London: John Murray, 1851, second edition, original lilac wrappers, (bought from Bernard Quaritch, 1992), [T&W B61; Van Sinderen 59 (cited)], some browning, tear to lower corner of upper wrapperiii. Babbage, Charles. Thoughts on the principles of taxation… London: John Murray, 1851, second edition, later marbled wrappers, (bought from James Burmester, 2006), [T&W B61bis; Van Sinderen 59 (cited)], some browning, library stampiv. Liverpool Financial Reform Association. A letter to Charles Babbage, Esq. in reply to his “Thoughts on the principles of taxation, with reference to a property tax and its exceptions”… Liverpool: George Philip and Son, [1852], first edition, disbound, (bought from Bernard Quaritch, 1993), [T&W L119], some browning
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."