Lot 4
  • 4

Ireland--Law

Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description

  • A Review of the Revenue Laws of Ireland
  • ink on paper
Manuscript in English, in a single scribal hand with scattered marginal notes probably by the First Earl of Clonmell, with detailed index and list of statutes, contemporary pagination (to p.241), with, written from the reverse, "The State of his Majesty's Hereditary Revenue in 1753", altogether c.273 pages, 4to, c.1750s, stiff vellum boards, worn

Provenance

John Scott, First Earl of Clonmell; thence by descent

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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 detailed treatise in the legislative framework surrounding the Irish revenue.