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Grose, Francis
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 16 volumes, comprising:
- paper
The Antiquities of England and Wales... new edition. n.d.-1787, 8 volumes, engraved additional titles, folding map and 635 plates, hand-coloured maps in text
The Antiquities of Ireland. 1791-1795, 2 volumes, 2 engraved titles and 261 plates
The Antiquities of Scotland. 1789-1791, 2 volumes, 2 engraved titles, folding map and 190 plates, additional portrait of the author in vol.1
A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons. 1786, additional engraved title and 49 plates; bound with Supplement to a Treatise on Ancient Armour. 1789, 12 engraved plates
Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army. 1786-1788, 2 volumes, 2 engraved titles and 80 plates
Darell, W. The History of Dover Castle. 1786, engraved title, folding plan and 8 plates, one engraved illustration
Together 16 volumes, 4to (275 x 208mm.; Scotland slightly smaller), CONTEMPORARY RED STRAIGHT-GRAINED MOROCCO GILT, gilt edges, a few volumes with occasional slight spotting
The Antiquities of Ireland. 1791-1795, 2 volumes, 2 engraved titles and 261 plates
The Antiquities of Scotland. 1789-1791, 2 volumes, 2 engraved titles, folding map and 190 plates, additional portrait of the author in vol.1
A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons. 1786, additional engraved title and 49 plates; bound with Supplement to a Treatise on Ancient Armour. 1789, 12 engraved plates
Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army. 1786-1788, 2 volumes, 2 engraved titles and 80 plates
Darell, W. The History of Dover Castle. 1786, engraved title, folding plan and 8 plates, one engraved illustration
Together 16 volumes, 4to (275 x 208mm.; Scotland slightly smaller), CONTEMPORARY RED STRAIGHT-GRAINED MOROCCO GILT, gilt edges, a few volumes with occasional slight spotting
Provenance
Samuel Rodbard Esq., bookplate
Literature
cf. BAL RIBA 1386, 1387, 1388
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
A FINE SET, CONTAINING OVER 1200 PLATES.