Handel, George Frideric.

first  edition, ff.3 (title, privilege and table of songs), the Overture paginated 2-8 (top corner), the Songs 1-30 (bottom corner) and 39-91 (top corner) [& 1], folio (c.32 x 24cms), engraved title, table and music, contemporary manuscript pagination 9-38 (top corner) on pages 1-30, marbled boards, early paper spine-reinforcement, original stitching, with no general title, the present title-page altered (pastedown and erasures), binding broken with front cover loose, slight chipping to margins, light browning, ownership inscription to title [Smith no.1; Hoboken, v 106; RISM H 830]

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."

This is the first issue of Samson.  W.C Smith notes that the general title-page was probably not present in the earliest copies. There is no figured bass on pp.29-30, and no figuring on the bottom line of p.15.