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Boswell, James
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Boswell, James
- The Life of Samuel Johnson. Boston: W. Andrews and L. Blake, 1807
- paper
3 volumes, 8vo (232 x 140mm.), first American edition, frontispiece portrait by D. Edwin after "portrait in Boswell's possession", folding plates of Round Robin and facsimiles of Johnson's hand, ORIGINAL PAPER-BACKED MARBLED BOARDS, preserved in matching collector's slipcase, some browning and spotting, a few tiny edge-tears, neat repairs to spines with some expert restoration (3)
Provenance
H. Laight, ownership signature dated 1808 in volume 3; Sotheby's New York, 12 December 1991, lot 160
Literature
Pottle 85
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."
"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 very rare copy in boards of the first American edition.