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Brenton, Edward Pelham
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- The Naval History of Great Britain, from the Year MDCCLXXXIII to MDCCCXXII. London: C. Rice, 1823-25
- paper
5 volumes, 8vo (220 x 137mm.), 25 plates and portraits, 6 folding maps, 2 folding views, 2 folding tables, facsimile letter, 14pp. list of subscribers, errata and directions to the binder at end of each volume (volume 4 without errata), contemporary half calf gilt, by Birdsall and Son of Northampton, minor tears or repairs, a few plates trimmed not affecting image, scattered spotting and worming, hinges and spines repaired, slightly rubbed
Provenance
George John Carnegie, 9th Earl of Northesk (1843–1891), bookplate, descendant of William Carnegie, 7th Earl of Northesk (1758–1831), who served as Nelson's third in command at Trafalgar; David M. Ritchie, bookplates
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
Captain Edward Pelham Brenton (1774-1839) was an officer of the British Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Brenton was involved in the capture of Martinique in 1809.