Lot 106
  • 106

Northamptonshire--Baker, George

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • The History and Antiquities of the County of Northampton. London: J.B. Nichols and Son, 1822-1830[-1841]
  • paper
LARGE PAPER, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED COPY, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, folio (500 x 310mm.), 39 engraved plates, 3 hand-coloured, engraved illustrations in text, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED WITH C.418 FINE WATERCOLOUR COATS-OF-ARMS, nineteenth-century blue morocco gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut, occasional spotting, offsetting or browning

Provenance

George F. Timpson, bookplate

Literature

BAL RIBA 172

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."

Catalogue Note

Loosely inserted are five autograph letters signed from the author (three to William Upcott, one to J.N. Brewer), one autograph note, and a 2-page printed broadside in which the author solicits information for his planned history.