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Lewis, Matthew Gregory.
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Romantic Tales. London: D.N. Shury for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1808
- Paper
12mo (190 x 110mm.), 4 volumes, first edition, half-titles, 24pp. Longman catalogue dated 1 May 1808 at end of volume 4, original boards with printed paper spine labels, uncut, modern buckram chemises, in modern buckram single slipcase, light spotting at start of volume 4, extremities slightly rubbed, spines a little browned
Provenance
Michael Sadleir, bookplate; H. Bradley Martin, bookplate, sale, Sotheby's New York, 1 May 1990, lot 3007
Literature
Summers p.484
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
Lewis's Romantic Tales are mostly translations and adaptations from German, Spanish and French tales in both prose and verse.