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Essex--Morant, Philip
Estimate
1,200 - 1,600 GBP
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Description
- The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex. London: Printed for T. Osborne [and others], 1768
- paper
LARGE PAPER AND EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED COPY, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, folio (420 x 265mm.), 10 engraved maps and 23 plates, a number double-page and/or folding, engraved illustrations in text, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with 9 plates, mostly of Wanstead House, list of subscribers, near contemporary russia gilt, occasional slight spotting, one cover detached, spine of vol.1 chipped
Provenance
LONGLEAT HOUSE, sale in these rooms "Valuable Printed Books. Duplicates from the Library at Longleat House", 11 June 1979, lot 109
Literature
BAL RIBA 2190; Upcott I, p.224
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 printed notice at the foot of the title-page in volume 2 states "The Preface and the three Title-pages... are to be cancelled; there being a new Preface to the First Volume".