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English Constitution and Government
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3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
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A collection of 21 publications regarding the English Constitution and Government, various sizes, generally very good condition although some lack half-titles. Various bindings, mostly recent wrappers of boards, some disbound. Comprising:
De Lolme, John Louis. The Constitution of England, or an Account of the English Government. London: T. Spilsbury, 1775 — [4 Robinson editions of 1781, 1784, 1789, 1790 ; 3 Wilkie editions of 1807, 1810, 1816; Baldwyn edition of 1821; Cuthell edition of 1822] — De Montesquieu, Baron. A View of the English Constitution. London: B. White, 1781 — A Full and Faithful Report on the Debates of Both Houses of Parliament on Monday the 17th of February and Friday the 21st of February 1783, on the Articles of Peace. London: S. Bladon, 1783 — [plus the Second edition undated] — Characters. Containing an Impartial Review of the Public Conduct and Abilities of the Most Eminent Personages in the Parliament of Great-Britain. London: J. Bew, 1777 — 7 others.
De Lolme, John Louis. The Constitution of England, or an Account of the English Government. London: T. Spilsbury, 1775 — [4 Robinson editions of 1781, 1784, 1789, 1790 ; 3 Wilkie editions of 1807, 1810, 1816; Baldwyn edition of 1821; Cuthell edition of 1822] — De Montesquieu, Baron. A View of the English Constitution. London: B. White, 1781 — A Full and Faithful Report on the Debates of Both Houses of Parliament on Monday the 17th of February and Friday the 21st of February 1783, on the Articles of Peace. London: S. Bladon, 1783 — [plus the Second edition undated] — Characters. Containing an Impartial Review of the Public Conduct and Abilities of the Most Eminent Personages in the Parliament of Great-Britain. London: J. Bew, 1777 — 7 others.
Condition
generally very good, although many lack half-titles, mostly modern boards or wrappers.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.