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HODGES. A DISSERTATION ON THE PROTOTYPES OF ARCHITECTURE, HINDOO, MOORISH, AND GOTHIC. [1787]
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3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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描述
- A Dissertation on the Prototypes of Architecture, Hindoo, Moorish, and Gothic. [London, 1787]
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Folio (573 x 430mm), text in English and French, dedication to Warren Hastings, 2 engraved plates by Morris and Browns after Hodges, nineteenth-century brown half morocco gilt, green buckram boards, minor spotting and browning, a few marginal tears, light creasing, slightly rubbed
來源
Earl of Derby, armorial bookplate (probably Frederick Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby (1841-1908); Algy Cluff, bookplate; Christie's London, 24 September 2008, lot 154
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."
拍品資料及來源
RARE. The plates include: "A View of the Tomb of the Emperor Shere Shah, at Sasseram, in Bahar" and "A View of the Gate of the Tomb of the Emperor Akbar, at Secundrii."