BOYS | Original views of London as it is. London: Thomas Boys, 1842
BOYS, THOMAS SHOTTER
ORIGINAL VIEWS OF LONDON AS IT IS. LONDON: THOMAS BOYS, 1842
FIRST EDITION, folio (560 x 375mm.), lithographed title-page, lithographed dedication leaf bound in at the beginning, 25 lithographed plates, text leaves in French and English, foxing to dedication leaf, minor foxing to plates, title repaired at foot; original morocco backed cloth with gilt title and vignette to upper copper, gilt title to spine, some foxing, a few marginal repairs to text leaves, binding skilfully rebacked
A definitive pictorial record of 1840s London.
LITERATURE:
Abbey, Scenery 240; Tooley 104; Ray 87
PROVENANCE:
Pilkington family, probably Sir William Pilkington, 8th Baronet (1775–1850), armorial bookplate
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Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."
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BOYS, THOMAS SHOTTER
ORIGINAL VIEWS OF LONDON AS IT IS. LONDON: THOMAS BOYS, 1842
FIRST EDITION, folio (560 x 375mm.), lithographed title-page, lithographed dedication leaf bound in at the beginning, 25 lithographed plates, text leaves in French and English, foxing to dedication leaf, minor foxing to plates, title repaired at foot; original morocco backed cloth with gilt title and vignette to upper copper, gilt title to spine, some foxing, a few marginal repairs to text leaves, binding skilfully rebacked
A definitive pictorial record of 1840s London.
LITERATURE:
Abbey, Scenery 240; Tooley 104; Ray 87
PROVENANCE:
Pilkington family, probably Sir William Pilkington, 8th Baronet (1775–1850), armorial bookplate
To view Shipping Calculator, please click here
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."