ROBERT BALMANNO, 4 AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED, TO WILLIAM CHATTO, 1842-57

lively and humorous letters discussing Chatto's books, their shared interests in engraving, and describing his life in New York, with ribald jokes and an obscene illustration, 31 pages, 4to and 8vo, New York, 30 May 1844 to 7 December 1857 [with:] a small group of 9 items, mostly engravings and title pages, loose in yellow covers

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."

Robert Balmanno (1780-1861) was editor of the London Literary Gazette before moving to America, where he founded the New York Shakespeare Society. He was a noted collector of prints and autographs.