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Williamson, Thomas and Samuel Howitt
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Oriental Field Sports; being a Complete, Detailed, and Accurate Description of the Wild Sports of the East. London: W. Bulmer for E. Orme and B. Crosby, 1808
- paper
4to (290 x 233mm.), 2 hand-coloured engraved titles, 40 hand-coloured aquatint and engraved plates (watermarks 1806) by J. Clark after Samuel Howett, nineteenth-century half morocco, marbled boards, a few small tears or repairs, rebacked to style, slightly rubbed
Provenance
St. Bede's College, Manchester, bookplate
Literature
Abbey, Travel 431; Tooley (1954) 509; Schwerdt II, p. 299
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."