Lot 18
- 18
Almanacs
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Seven volumes of almanacs from the years 1767, 1769, 1770, 1771, 1773, 1774 and 1799. for the Company of Stationers, 1767-1799
- Paper
all 12mo (160 x 95mm.), titlepages in red and black, uniformly bound in contemporary red morocco, gilt, covers with gilt borders of foliate rolls and crown motif corner-pieces, spines gilt in compartments, edges gilt, marbled endpapers, five volumes with vellum tags, library stamps on titlepages, some pages with contemporary duty stamps, occasional light dampstaining and browning, hinges worn in places, some wear to bindings
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropraite
"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 collection includes astrological almanacs such as the Merlinus liberatus (by John Partridge) and Richard Parker's Ephemeris (both with figures cast by William Gilbert) as well as the less technical Gentleman's Diary, or the mathematical repository and The Ladies' Diary ... containing new improvements in arts and sciences, and many entertaining particulars designed for the use and diversion of the fair-sex.
The Law Society of England and Wales was founded in 1825, with a library forming part of the original prospectus for the Society, and by 1832 it was housed in its present elegant building on Chancery Lane. The current selection of 22 lots all have library stamps reflecting their history and have been marked to indicate their deaccession from the Law Society’s holdings.