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Pennant, Thomas
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of works bound in 22 volumes, comprising:
- paper
A Tour in Scotland; MDCCLXIX... fifth edition. 1790; A Tour in Scotland, and Voyage to the Hebrides; MDCCLXXII. 2 volumes. 1790, together 3 volumes, 3 engraved titles, folding map and 141 plates, a few folding and/or double-page
A Tour in Wales. 1784, 2 volumes, 2 engraved titles and 63 plates
The Journey from Chester to London. 1782, engraved title and 22 plates
British Zoology. 1776-1777, 4 volumes, 4 additional engraved titles and 281 plates, all but 3 coloured by hand, no printed title in vol.4
The History of Quadrupeds, third edition. 1793, 2 volumes, 2 engraved titles and 171 plates, all coloured by hand, plate 4 with old repaired tear
Introduction to the Arctic Zoology, second edition. 1792; Arctic Zoology, 2 volumes. 1792, together 3 volumes, 2 engraved folding maps and 26 plates, one map a bit worn
Indian Zoology, second edition. 1790, engraved title and 16 plates, all coloured by hand; Genera of Birds. 1781, engraved title and 15 plates; Indexes to the Ornithologie of the Comte de Buffon. 1786, engraved additional title, together 3 volumes in one
Some Account of London, third edition. 1793, engraved title and 15 plates
The History of the Parishes of Whiteford and Holywell. 1796, engraved title and 22 plates; The Literary Life of the late Thomas Pennant by himself. 1793, 4 engraved plates, one (additional?) plate coloured by hand and slightly cropped, together 2 volumes in one
Outlines of the Globe (comprising The View of Hindoostan and other titles). 1798-1800, 4 volumes bound in 2, large 4to, 4 half-titles, 2 engraved folding maps, 21 plates (one hand-coloured) and 2 illustrations, a few leaves in vol.1 spotted
A Journey from London to the Isle of Wight. 1801, 2 volumes in one, large 4to, 2 engraved hand-coloured folding maps and 48 plain plates, half-title to vol.2, some browning to edges of some plates
A Tour from Downing to Alston-Moor. 1801, half-title, 27 engraved plates; A Tour from Alston-Moor to Harrowgate, and Brimham Crags. 1804, half-title, 9 engraved plates, together 2 volumes in one, large 4to,
Together 22 volumes, 4to (242 x 186mm.) and large 4to (300 x 230mm.), contemporary red straight-grained morocco gilt by Staggemeier & Welcher, gilt edges, some offsetting of plates and occasional spotting, 3 covers with some dampstaining (vol. 6, 15, 17)
A Tour in Wales. 1784, 2 volumes, 2 engraved titles and 63 plates
The Journey from Chester to London. 1782, engraved title and 22 plates
British Zoology. 1776-1777, 4 volumes, 4 additional engraved titles and 281 plates, all but 3 coloured by hand, no printed title in vol.4
The History of Quadrupeds, third edition. 1793, 2 volumes, 2 engraved titles and 171 plates, all coloured by hand, plate 4 with old repaired tear
Introduction to the Arctic Zoology, second edition. 1792; Arctic Zoology, 2 volumes. 1792, together 3 volumes, 2 engraved folding maps and 26 plates, one map a bit worn
Indian Zoology, second edition. 1790, engraved title and 16 plates, all coloured by hand; Genera of Birds. 1781, engraved title and 15 plates; Indexes to the Ornithologie of the Comte de Buffon. 1786, engraved additional title, together 3 volumes in one
Some Account of London, third edition. 1793, engraved title and 15 plates
The History of the Parishes of Whiteford and Holywell. 1796, engraved title and 22 plates; The Literary Life of the late Thomas Pennant by himself. 1793, 4 engraved plates, one (additional?) plate coloured by hand and slightly cropped, together 2 volumes in one
Outlines of the Globe (comprising The View of Hindoostan and other titles). 1798-1800, 4 volumes bound in 2, large 4to, 4 half-titles, 2 engraved folding maps, 21 plates (one hand-coloured) and 2 illustrations, a few leaves in vol.1 spotted
A Journey from London to the Isle of Wight. 1801, 2 volumes in one, large 4to, 2 engraved hand-coloured folding maps and 48 plain plates, half-title to vol.2, some browning to edges of some plates
A Tour from Downing to Alston-Moor. 1801, half-title, 27 engraved plates; A Tour from Alston-Moor to Harrowgate, and Brimham Crags. 1804, half-title, 9 engraved plates, together 2 volumes in one, large 4to,
Together 22 volumes, 4to (242 x 186mm.) and large 4to (300 x 230mm.), contemporary red straight-grained morocco gilt by Staggemeier & Welcher, gilt edges, some offsetting of plates and occasional spotting, 3 covers with some dampstaining (vol. 6, 15, 17)
Provenance
John North, sale of his library by Mr Evans, 19 April 1819, lot 1220; Sir Joseph Copley, bookplate
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 magnificent set of Pennant's works bound by Staggemeier and Welcher, containing 900 plates, maps and pictorial titles, over half coloured by hand. A similar set was sold at Christie's, London, 20 April 1983, lot 172.