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Leicestershire--Throsby, John
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Select Views in Leicestershire. Leicester: J. Throsby, 1789-1790, 2 volumes (second volume entitled "The Supplementary volume to the Leicestershire Views"), engraved title, folding map and 78 plates (of 79), Loddington Hall plate misbound at p.169, folding table, slip "References omitted by mistake" tipped in, lacking one plate at p.338, lacks text leaf 3S2
- paper
Throsby, John. The History and Antiquities of the Ancient Town of Leicester. Leicester: Printed by J. Brown for the Author, 1791, 47 engraved plates (of 50), lacks 3 plates (at pp.241, 294, 363), F1 restored in lower blank margin, 3Y3 loose
FIRST EDITIONS, together 3 volumes, 4to (262 x 200mm.), illustrations in text, contemporary tree calf, spines gilt with green and red morocco labels
FIRST EDITIONS, together 3 volumes, 4to (262 x 200mm.), illustrations in text, contemporary tree calf, spines gilt with green and red morocco labels
Provenance
Luke, Lord Clonbrock, bookplate
Literature
BAL RIBA 4127-4128 and 4126; Upcott I, p.540 and p.545
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."