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Mackenzie, George Steuart
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Travels in the Island of Iceland, during the Summer of the Year 1810. Edinburgh: Archibald Constable, and others, 1811
- paper
FIRST EDITION, THE CURRER COPY, 4to (275 x 213mm.), 14 engraved plates (8 hand-coloured aquatints, laid-down), 3 engraved maps (hand-coloured and folding), 4 folding tables, engraved vignettes in text, contemporary calf, without half-title, scattered spotting, staining and minor tears, binding repaired and rebacked retaining original spine
Provenance
Frances Mary Richardson Currer (1785–1861), armorial bookplate, England's first and foremost female bibliophile.
Literature
Abbey, Travel 160
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."