- 125
Landor, Walter Savage
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Landor, Walter Savage
- A collection of six works, comprising:
- Printed book
i) The Last Fruit off an Old Tree. Edward Moxon and sons, 1853, original lilac blind-stamped cloth, SHORT AUTOGRAPH LETTER BY THE AUTHOR LOOSELY INSERTED (commenting on Richard Monckton Milnes and Felicia Hemans), cloth faded, hinges starting, slightly faded; ii) Gebir, Count Julian, and other Poems. Edward Moxon, 1831, first collected edition, red russia gilt, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, signature on title page "John Wilson | of Ruskie | 1867"; iii) Pericles and Aspasia... Saunders and Otley, 1836, 2 volumes bound in one, with the half-titles and errata leaf, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, spine gilt; iv) [Another copy], 2 volumes, FAMILY COPY (see below), contemporary smooth calf, spines lettered in gilt; v) Poemata et Inscriptiones...Edward Moxon, 1847, original plum cloth, cream-coloured endpapers; vi) Andrea of Hungary, and Giovanna of Naples. Richard Bentley, 1839, half-title, original linen-backed drab boards, paper label, bookplate of David Douglas; 8vo and 12mo; some bindings worn or rubbed; first editions unless otherwise stated (7)
Provenance
i) Percy Scawen Windham, bookplate; John Sparrow, bookplates, sale of his library at Christie's, 18 December 1992, lot 89
iv) Charles Savage Landor (1777-1849), the author's younger brother, ownership signatures; later family inscription presenting the volumes to Matilda Haig
iv) Charles Savage Landor (1777-1849), the author's younger brother, ownership signatures; later family inscription presenting the volumes to Matilda Haig
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."