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[Garrick, David]
Estimate
900 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- A collection of seven plays in one volume, comprising:
i) Dodsley, R. The Toy-Shop. For Gilliver, 1735, third edition, half-title and final advertisement present; ii) [Fielding, H.] The Tragedy of Tragedies. J. Roberts, 1731, frontispiece after W. Hogarth; iii) [Bullock, C.] Woman's Revenge: or, a Match in Newgate. J. Roberts, 1728, second edition, frontispiece; iv) Gay, J. Achilles. for J. Watts, 1733, half title and 3 pp. publisher's advertisements at end; v) [Miller, J.] The Universal Passion. for J. Watts, 1737, 4 pp. publisher's advertisements at end, small hole to G1; vi) Brooke, H. Gustavus Vasa. for Dodsley, 1739, subscriber's issue, dedication to subscribers and list of subscribers present, lacking final blank?; vii) Thomson, [J.] Edward and Eleonora. for the Author, 1739; all 4to or 8vo, new speckled panelled calf retaining original endpapers and bookplate, spine in compartments, morocco lettering piece, occasional browning and spotting
Provenance
David Garrick (bookplate and later note ""This book was purchased April 30th 1823, at the sale of the library belonging to the late David Garrick Esq sold by Mr Saunders in Fleet Street. George Moore".)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
FROM THE LIBRARY OF DAVID GARRICK.