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VANITY FAIR, 1875-1900, "PROOF COPIES... BEFORE LETTERS", 11 VOLUMES
估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Vanity Fair
- Eleven volumes of "proof copies printed by hand, before letters", comprising:
- paper
1) Vol VII. 1875, 52 (of 52) plates, number 15 of 20 copies, presentation inscription signed by T.G. Bowles (as “Choker”); 2) Vol XIII. 1881, 54 (of 55) plates, number 8 of 10 copies, lacking Earl Cadogan (Statesmen 361), new spine; 3) Vol X. 1878, 52 (of 52) plates, together with two additional plates, number 5 of 20 copies, presentation inscription signed by T.G. Bowles (as “Choker”); 4) Vol XI. 1879, 53 (of 53) plates, number 1 of 10 copies, removed bookplate; 5) Vol XV. 1883, 53 (of 53) plates, number 10 of 10 copies, new endpapers; 6) Vol XXVII. 1885, 52 (of 52) plates, number 6 of 10 copies; 7) Vol XVIII. 1886, 50 (of 52) plates, number 2 of 10 copies, new spine, some spotting, lacking Balfour (Statesmen 489) and Simon (Statesman 500); 8) Vol XX. 1888, 52 (of 52) plates, number 2 of 15 copies; 9) Vol XXIX. 1897, 51 (of 51) plates, number 1 of 10 copies, lacking title-page, new hinges and endpapers; 10) Vol XXXI. 1899, 52 (of 52) plates, number 7 of 10 copies; 11) Vol XXXII. 1900, 52 (of 52) plates, number 7 of 10 copies; all folio, mostly chromolithograph plates ("proof copies printed by hand, before letters"), original morocco gilt, spines in compartments, gilt edges, occasional spotting and browning, some leaves disbound, occasional tears or repairs, bindings worn, occasional splitting at gutter
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."