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Byng, John
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- A collection of works, comprising:
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A Key to the trial of Admiral Byng: Or, A brief state of facts relating to the action in the Mediterranean on the 20th of May, 1756. London: Printed for J. Wilkie, [1756], folio (325 x 208mm.), 8pp., unbound, [ESTC T27246], slight wear to edges
Byng, John. The trial of the Honourable Admiral John Byng, at a court martial, as taken by Mr. Charles Fearne, Judge-Advocate of his Majesty’s Fleet. London: Printed for R. Manby, 1757, folio (344 x 217mm.), modern half calf gilt, marbled boards, new endpapers, [ESTC T27165], some pages repeated in pagination, minor spotting
5 works in one volume, 8vo (196 x 119mm.), including: An Appeal to the People. London: Printed for J. Morgan, 1756, [ESTC T22279], lacking half-title--An Appeal to Reason and Common Sense. London: Printed for S. Crowder and H. Woodgate, 1756, [ESTC N30235]--A Letter to a Member of Parliament. London: Printed for J. Cooke, 1756, [ESTC T38056], last line of p. 12 ends: "much greater vio-"., lacking half-title--Impartial Reflections on the Case of Mr. Byng. London: Printed for S. Hooper, 1756, [ESTC T37033], lacking half-title--Some Further Particulars in Relation to the Case of Admiral Byng. London: Printed for J. Lacy, 1756, [ESTC T49289]; near contemporary half calf, marbled boards, spotting, rebacked retaining original spine, new label, recornered
Byng, John. The trial of the Honourable Admiral John Byng, at a court martial, as taken by Mr. Charles Fearne, Judge-Advocate of his Majesty’s Fleet. London: Printed for R. Manby, 1757, folio (344 x 217mm.), modern half calf gilt, marbled boards, new endpapers, [ESTC T27165], some pages repeated in pagination, minor spotting
5 works in one volume, 8vo (196 x 119mm.), including: An Appeal to the People. London: Printed for J. Morgan, 1756, [ESTC T22279], lacking half-title--An Appeal to Reason and Common Sense. London: Printed for S. Crowder and H. Woodgate, 1756, [ESTC N30235]--A Letter to a Member of Parliament. London: Printed for J. Cooke, 1756, [ESTC T38056], last line of p. 12 ends: "much greater vio-"., lacking half-title--Impartial Reflections on the Case of Mr. Byng. London: Printed for S. Hooper, 1756, [ESTC T37033], lacking half-title--Some Further Particulars in Relation to the Case of Admiral Byng. London: Printed for J. Lacy, 1756, [ESTC T49289]; near contemporary half calf, marbled boards, spotting, rebacked retaining original spine, new label, recornered
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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
Admiral John Byng (1704-1757) was a Royal Navy officer. He is remembered for failing to relieve a besieged British garrison during the Battle of Minorca at the start of the Seven Years' War. Upon return to Britain, Byng was court-martialled and found guilty of failing to prevent Minorca being taken by the French. He was sentenced to death by a firing squad in 1757.