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FOWLER, ENGRAVINGS OF THE PRINCIPAL MOSAIC PAVEMENTS.. OF GREAT BRITAIN, [C.1799-1809]
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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描述
- Engravings of the principal mosaic pavements, which have been discovered in the course of the last and present centuries, in various parts of Great Britain. Also engravings of several subjects in stained glass, in the windows of the Cathedrals of York, Lincoln, &c.&c. [with appendix]. Winterton, near Brigg, Lincolnshire: William Fowler, [c.1799-1809]
Large folio (663 x 480mm), 3 volumes, 79 fine coloured plates of mosaics and stained glass (4 folding, 27 being duplicates), dedications to Sir Joseph Banks and Heneage Legge, a few tipped in, or mounted letterpress prospectuses (2 including subscribers' names), without full text (none issued), contemporary half russia, marbled boards, some plates detached or becoming so, worn; sold not subject to return
來源
Downshire College, 1808, inscription
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."