Lot 233
  • 233

Mandeville, Sir John

Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description

  • The voiage and travaile of Sir John Maundevile, Kt. London: for J. Woodman, D. Lyon and C. Davis, 1725
  • paper
8vo (229 x 135mm.), title page printed in black and red, nineteenth century green morocco, gilt borders, spine gilt in compartments, gilt edges, spine faded, boards very slightly bowed, occasional spotting and browning

Provenance

William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps

Literature

ESTC T100822

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

According to ESTC, the work was printed by William Bowyer whose records show a print run of just 350 copies.