Bible

2 volumes, 18mo, engraved title-page, early eighteenth century painted vellum gilt featuring lozenge design on covers, spine in compartments, gilt edges, calf pouch for one volume, marbled endpapers, slightly rubbed, corners bumped, worming to one spine [bound with:] The Psalms of David… Edinburgh: Evan Tyler, 1698

William Maxwell, 5th Earl of Nithsdale (1676-1744) and thence by family descent to General Sir William Olpherts (1822-1902)

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."

AN UNUSUAL BINDING FOR THIS PERIOD, POSSIBLY IRISH OR SCOTTISH IN ORIGIN.

REPUTED TO BE THE PROPERTY OF WILLIAM MAXWELL, 5TH EARL OF NITHSDALE, THE JACOBITE REBEL (1676-1744) and later owned by his descendant, General Sir William Olpherts (1822-1902).

William Maxwell was a participant in the 1715 Jacobite rising. He was captured, found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. In 1716 he escaped from the Tower of London the night before the day appointed for his execution and fled to Rome. A handwritten note by William Olpherts is included in both volumes providing lists of Maxwell’s descendants. Olpherts was a British Indian Army officer and a recipient of the Victoria Cross.