Gloucestershire--Rudder, Samuel

FIRST EDITION, folio (420 x 250mm.), folding engraved map (backed on old linen) and 16 plates, 13 of which are folding and backed on old linen, one illustration in text (p.444), later pigskin gilt, arms of Baron Sherborne on upper cover, gilt edges, joints slightly split

Sherborne house library, bookplate; signature of E.L. Dutton [4th Baron Sherborne (1831-1919)] dated May 1860 on title (sale Christies New York, 19 July 1972, lot 94)

Upcott I, p.251

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."

This work and Atkyns's The Ancient and Present State of Glostershire are uniformly bound.