- 5
Alken, Henry
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The National Sports of Great Britain. London: Thomas M'Lean, 1825
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (365 x 255mm.), 50 hand-coloured etched plates by Henry Alken, contemporary straight-grained red morocco gilt, gilt edges, slightly rubbed, spine slightly faded
Provenance
Westport House, bookplate; Bernard Edward, Duke of Norfolk, engraved label
Literature
Schwerdt IV:5 (cf. I:19-20, 8vo edition of 1825); cf. Tooley (1954) 43 (8vo edition of the same date)
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
Although this has the same title as a work published by Alken in 1821 (see lot 4), the illustrations are different and represent "a collection of new and original drawings and descriptions" (preface).