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Women writers--
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Collection of six mostly eighteenth-century volumes, comprising:
- paper
Smith, E. The Compleat Housewife... eighth edition. London: for Pemberton, 1737, 6 folding engraved plates, contemporary panelled calf, rebacked--Eales, M. The Compleat Confectioner... third edition. London: for Montagu, 1742, contemporary calf-backed boards, first part only--Moxon, E. English Housewifry... eighth edition. Leeds: for Copperthwaite, 1758, contemporary calf, rubbed--[Glasse, H.] The Art of Cookery... a new edition. London: for Strahan et al, 1778, contemporary mottled calf, rebacked--MacIver, [S.] Cookery and Pastry... a new edition. Edinburgh: for Elliot, 1787, contemporary calf, rebacked--Raffald, E. The Experienced English Housekeeper... a new edition. London: Wilson and Spence, 1808, modern calf--all 8vo or 12mo, some spotting and browning (6)
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"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."