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Churchill, Awnsham, and John and Thomas Osborne
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- A Collection of Voyages and Travels. London: Awnsham and John Churchill, 1704-1732-1752
- paper
Mixed edition, 8 volumes, (volumes 1-4, 1704, FIRST EDITION; volumes 5-6, 1732; volumes 7-8, 1752), folio (320 x 200mm.), imprimatur leaf in volume 1, additional engraved titles in volumes 2-3, approximately 215 plates and maps (some double-page or folding), folding table in volume 7, numerous engraved illustrations and maps in the text (several full-page), uniform panelled calf, red morocco labels, speckled edges, erratic pagination at places, slight marginal loss to a few leaves, some plates shaved or repaired, rebacked partially retaining original spines, bindings repaired, sold not subject to return
Provenance
Sir Lister Holte of Aston, Warwickshire, bookplates
Literature
Sabin 13015, 13016 and 57765; cf. Hill (2004) 295
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."