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Knight, Henry Gally
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- The Ecclesiastical Architecture of Italy. From the time of Constantine to the fifteenth century. London: Henry Bohn, 1842-44
- paper
2 volumes, folio (550 x 370mm.), 2 chromolithographed titles by Owen Jones, 81 lithographed plates (including 3 chromolithographed by Jones), each plate with text leaf, nineteenth-century purple half morocco gilt by Remnant and Edmonds (with their ticket), pebbled boards, contents becoming loose (gutta-percha perished), spotting, upper covers sunned, slightly rubbed
Provenance
Robert, Marquess of Crewe (1858-1945), armorial bookplate; his daughter Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe
Literature
Abbey, Travel 170 ("Sets of this work are known with title-page dates of Volumes I and II respectively: 1842-3, 1842-44, 1843-3, and 1843-44.")
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."