Lot 103
  • 103

Hunt, Leigh

Estimate
1,200 - 1,600 GBP
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Description

  • Foliage; or Poems Original and Translated. Printed for C. and J. Ollier, 1818
  • Paper
small 8vo, FIRST EDITION, full elaborate gilt-tooled dark brown morocco by De Sauty, with morocco onlays, spine gilt in compartments, dark green morocco doublure with central image of a single rose, top edge gilt, some spotting, spine somewhat faded

Provenance

Richard Chambers, contemporary ownership inscription

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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 FINE COPY IN A VERY ATTRACTIVE BINDING by London binder De Sauty, who worked for Riviere & Son as well as at the Hampstead Bindery.