- 115
Wiltshire--Hoare, Sir Richard Colt
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- The History of Modern Wiltshire. London: Printed by and for John Nichols and Son, 1822-1843, 7 volumes, volume 3 part 2 extended to size
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HOARE, SIR RICHARD COLT. The Ancient History of South [North] Wiltshire. London, William Miller [or Lackington, Hughes &c.], 1812-1819, 2 volumes
LARGE PAPER COPIES, FIRST EDITION, together 9 volumes, folio (475 x 320mm.), 3 engraved titles and 285 plates, maps and plans, a few double-page, a few coloured, a few in 3 states, coats-of-arms, plans and illustrations in text, nineteenth-century red morocco gilt by Hayday, gilt edges, a few plates spotted or browned
LARGE PAPER COPIES, FIRST EDITION, together 9 volumes, folio (475 x 320mm.), 3 engraved titles and 285 plates, maps and plans, a few double-page, a few coloured, a few in 3 states, coats-of-arms, plans and illustrations in text, nineteenth-century red morocco gilt by Hayday, gilt edges, a few plates spotted or browned
Provenance
Frances Capper Brooke, Ufford Place, initials ("F.C.B. Feb. 1867") - see lot 113, footnote
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."
Catalogue Note
The volumes are numbered 1-9 on the spines: the first five volumes of Modern Wiltshire (also numbered vol.1-5 on the titles) are each divided into two parts; the sixth and seventh volumes cover Old and New Sarum (parts 1 and 2 respectively); the eighth volume is the Ancient History of South Wiltshire and the ninth the Ancient History of North Wiltshire. See illustration on next page.
Loosely inserted is a letter regarding sales and prices of Hoare's Wiltshire in London auctions, dated April, 1867; also old manuscript notes on slips, some newspaper cuttings, 4 engraved plates and one large photograph.