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SANDFORD, THE ORDER AND CEREMONIES USED FOR, AND AT THE SOLEMN INTERMENT OF ... PRINCE GEORGE DUKE OF ALBEMARLE, [1670]
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Order and Ceremonies Used for, and at the Solemn Interment of The most High, Mighty and most Noble Prince George Duke of Albemarle. [London, 1670]
Folio (360 x 245mm.), engraved double-page title by Robert White after Francis Barlow, 21 engraved double-page plates on guards, 3 folded printed text leaves, old lace case vellum, a few plates slightly trimmed occasionally affecting plate mark, some reguarded?, scattered repairs, minor soiling, lacking ties
Provenance
William Petty, Second Earl of Shelburne, First Marquis of Lansdowne (1737-1805); William Beckford (1759-1844), his sale in these rooms, July 1883, lot 1709; "WH" (wax seal and manuscript "142" on rear pastedown); Archibald Philip Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery (1847-1929), sale in these rooms, 28 October 1975, lot 359; Christie's sale, New York, 12 June 2009, lot 219
Literature
ESTC R5597; RA 05/3546
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."