Lot 23
  • 23

Pyne, William Henry

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • The History of the Royal Residences of Windsor Castle, St. James's Palace, Carlton House, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court, Buckingham House, and Frogmore. London: Printed for A. Dry, 1819 [watermarks 1811-1818]
  • Paper
FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, 4to (335 x 270mm.), 100 fine handcoloured aquatint plates, after C. Wild, J. Stephanoff, R. Cattermole, W. Westall and G. Samuel, engraved by T. Sutherland, W. J. Bennett, R. Reeve, D. Havell, and J. Bailey, contemporary red calf, gilt, minor spotting and browning, bindings worn and repaired, joints starting

Provenance

Althorp, library labels; Edward Lockwood Percival, Bishops Hall, book labels

Literature

Abbey, Scenery 396

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."