Lot 118
  • 118

Yorkshire--Allen, Thomas

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • A New and Complete History of the County of York. London: I.T. Hinton, 1828-1831
  • PAPER
LARGE PAPER COPY, FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, 4to (265 x 203mm.), engraved pictorial titles and 142 plates, all printed on india paper and mounted, one full-page wood-engraved illustration, contemporary blue diced calf gilt, slightly spotted

Literature

cf. BAL RIBA 77 (8vo edition)

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 is John Cole's Reminiscences Tributary to the Memory of Thomas Allen, published in Northampton in 1833 in just 50 copies, signed by Emma Cole. Allen died of cholera aged 30.