- 89
Buckinghamshire--Lipscomb, George
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- The History and Antiquities of the County of Buckingham. London: J. & W. Robins, 1847
- paper
LARGE PAPER AND EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED COPY, FIRST EDITION, 4 volumes, folio (373 x 265mm.), 47 engraved or lithographed plates and maps, wood-engraved illustrations, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with approximately 400 watercolour coats-of-arms, contemporary morocco gilt by F. Bedford, morocco labels, gilt edges, a few plates spotted
Provenance
Charles E.H. Chadwyck Healey, Lincoln's Inn, 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
The following 32 lots represent an unrivalled collection of county histories, many extra-illustrated, large-paper copies or with fine provenances, and all, without exception, in fine bindings. As with all his book collecting Hugh Fattorini's guiding principle was always to seek out the very best copy of every work. Each book has his bookplate.
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