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Heraldic Manuscript.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Statutes of the most Noble Order of the Garter
- paper
manuscript on paper, 4to, 37 leaves (244 x 178mm.), written between red rules, full-page painted arms of George I and of Henry Fiennes Clinton, seventh earl of Lincoln, contemporary London calf gilt, covers with central arms of George l between double fillets and decorative border surmounted by coronets, outer double border, rebacked with blue morocco spine gilt, gilt edges, marbled endpapers, four blue ties with gilt tassels, one tassel lacking
Provenance
Henry Fiennes Clinton (1684-1728), seventh earl of Lincoln, full-page painted arms; Clumber sale at Sotheby's, 14 February 1938, lot 1042; Major J.R. Abbey, ink shelf-mark on rear endpaper (J.A. 1645) and bookplate; sale of his Library, Part III, Sotheby's, 19-21 June 1967, lot 2176
Literature
G.D. Hobson, English Bookbindings of J.R. Abbey, no.76
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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."