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Carr, John
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- The Stranger in Ireland or, A Tour in the Southern and Western Parts of that Country in 1805. London: For Richard Phillips, 1806
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (267 x 208mm.), dedication, folding aquatint frontispiece and 15 plates (4 folding), engraved map, 2pp. advertisements at end, contemporary half calf, marbled boards, spine gilt, minor marginal loss to 2L (not affecting text), a few small tears, rebacked retaining original spine, corners repaired
Provenance
Hynam, bookplate
Literature
cf. Abbey, Scenery 455; Prideaux p.330
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."
"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
"The book was satirized in My Pocket Book, or Hints for Ryghte Merrie and Conceited Tour. It resulted in an action for libel, with judgement for the defendant. The author of the satire was Edward Dubois, father of Tom Hood" (Abbey).