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Durham--Surtees, Robert
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- The History and Antiquities of the County Palatine of Durham. London: Nichols and Son, 1816-1840, 4 volumes, 82 engraved plates (Raby Castle after J.M.W. Turner is not called for), a number of plates in first 2 volumes marked "proof", some illustrations and coats-of-arms in text, without individual plate lists at end of each vol. (but with cumulative plate list at end of vol.4)
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RAINE, REV. JAMES. The History and Antiquities of North Durham. London: John Bowyer, 1852, 12 engraved or lithographed plates
LARGE PAPER COPIES, FIRST EDITIONS, together 5 volumes (numbered 1-5 on spines), folio (465 x 290mm.), uniformly bound in nineteenth-century green morocco gilt by Hayday, red morocco labels, gilt edges, occasional spotting of plates
LARGE PAPER COPIES, FIRST EDITIONS, together 5 volumes (numbered 1-5 on spines), folio (465 x 290mm.), uniformly bound in nineteenth-century green morocco gilt by Hayday, red morocco labels, gilt edges, occasional spotting of plates
Provenance
Thomas Brooke, FSA, Armitage Bridge, bookplate (obscured by the bookplate of Geoffrey Ecroyd)
Literature
BAL RIBA 3214 (for Surtees); Upcott I, p.609* (for Surtees volume 1)
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
Upcott notes "there are copies on large paper, with proof impressions of the plates". In this copy many of the plates are marked "proof" in volume 1 and 2.