- 67
[Pope, Alexander and Jonathan Swift]
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bounce to Fop. An heroick epistle from a dog at Twickenham to a dog at court. By Dr. S—T. Dublin and London [but London]: T. Cooper, 1736
- Paper
folio, FIRST EDITION, half title, disbound, a few minor nicks to outer leaves close to spine
Literature
ESTC T5522; Foxon B326; Teerink 976
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
A charming poem contrasting life at court and life in the country, concocted between Swift and Pope. Foxon states that "it is generally agreed that the original idea was Swift's, but that the writing is largely by Pope". "Bounce" was the name of Pope's great dane, which he kept at Twickenham, whilst "Fop" belonged to Lady Suffolk.