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THE MEMORIALS OF THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH COMMISSARIES CONCERNING ST LUCIA, LONDON, 1755, CALF
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- The Memorials of the English and French Commissaries concerning St Lucia. London, 1755
volume 2 only (of 2), 4to (260 x 200mm.), woodcut vignette on title-page, woodcut initials, contemporary calf, occasional light foxing, rebacked, binding repaired at edges
Provenance
William Pollock, inscription on inside front cover and armorial bookplate, presumably Sir William Frederick Pollock (1815-1888), lawyer
Literature
ESTC T145659 (both volumes); Sabin 47741 (just this volume)
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."
Catalogue Note
English edition and the second volume only, relating to disputes over the possession of St Lucia during the Seven Years' War. Much of the text is still in French.