European wars, works in English, 11 volumes
EUROPEAN WARS
A collection of 11 volumes in English, comprising:
i. Strada, F. De bello Belgico. The history of the low-country warres... [trans] Stapylton. London: Moseley, 1650, engraved portrait and plates (including some additional), eighteenth-century calf, purchased from Pickering & Chatto, 14 November 1901, £1-4s, rubbed, joints split, [ESTC R24631]
ii. Grotius, H. De rebus Belgicis: or, the annals, and history of the Low-Countrey warrs. London: Twyford and Paulet, 1665, modern calf, [ESTC R3740]
iii. Strada, F. Wars master-piece displayed... the siege of Antwerp. London, 1667, contemporary sheep, rubbed, [ESTC R479406 (1 copy)]
iv. [Carr, W.] A particular account of this last siege of Mastricht. London: Kunholt and Pitt, 1676, modern calf, lacks imprimatur leaf (A1), [ESTC R33338]
v. Richards, J. A journal of the siege and taking of Buda. [London]: Gilliflower and Partridge, 1687, modern calf, purchased from Pickering & Chatto, 14 November 1901, £1-4s, title soiled, [ESTC R13775]
vi. d'Auvergne, E. The history of the last campagne in the Spanish Netherlands. London: Newton, 1693, folding engraved plate, title soiled, disbound, lacks map, [ESTC R15641]
vii. another edition. London: Wotton and Newton, 1698, somewhat spotted and soiled, disbound, [ESTC R15640]
viii. Dumont, J. Memoirs of the lives and conduct of those illustrious heroes Prince Eugene of Savoy, and John Duke of Marlborough. London: Rowlands and Stitchall, 1742, 13 engraved plates (including 10 large and folding and 2 portraits), contemporary calf, some plates badly torn, binding rebacked, [ESTC T146545]
ix. Flanders delineated. Reading: Newbery and Micklewright, 1745, 3 folding engraved hand-coloured maps, one folding plain plate, contemporary calf, worn, [ESTC T140942]
x. Markham, R. Memoirs of the military transactions of Sir John Burroughs ... in the expedition to the Isle of Rhea. London: Owen, 1758, half calf, first and last leaves soiled, spine worn, [ESTC T173753 (3 copies)]
xi. Carve, Thomas. Itinerarium. Mainz: Johann Balthasar Kuntz, 1640, contemporary calf, rebacked retaining original spine [VD17 39:122581M]
together 11 volumes, various sizes; sold not subject to return
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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.
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EUROPEAN WARS
A collection of 11 volumes in English, comprising:
i. Strada, F. De bello Belgico. The history of the low-country warres... [trans] Stapylton. London: Moseley, 1650, engraved portrait and plates (including some additional), eighteenth-century calf, purchased from Pickering & Chatto, 14 November 1901, £1-4s, rubbed, joints split, [ESTC R24631]
ii. Grotius, H. De rebus Belgicis: or, the annals, and history of the Low-Countrey warrs. London: Twyford and Paulet, 1665, modern calf, [ESTC R3740]
iii. Strada, F. Wars master-piece displayed... the siege of Antwerp. London, 1667, contemporary sheep, rubbed, [ESTC R479406 (1 copy)]
iv. [Carr, W.] A particular account of this last siege of Mastricht. London: Kunholt and Pitt, 1676, modern calf, lacks imprimatur leaf (A1), [ESTC R33338]
v. Richards, J. A journal of the siege and taking of Buda. [London]: Gilliflower and Partridge, 1687, modern calf, purchased from Pickering & Chatto, 14 November 1901, £1-4s, title soiled, [ESTC R13775]
vi. d'Auvergne, E. The history of the last campagne in the Spanish Netherlands. London: Newton, 1693, folding engraved plate, title soiled, disbound, lacks map, [ESTC R15641]
vii. another edition. London: Wotton and Newton, 1698, somewhat spotted and soiled, disbound, [ESTC R15640]
viii. Dumont, J. Memoirs of the lives and conduct of those illustrious heroes Prince Eugene of Savoy, and John Duke of Marlborough. London: Rowlands and Stitchall, 1742, 13 engraved plates (including 10 large and folding and 2 portraits), contemporary calf, some plates badly torn, binding rebacked, [ESTC T146545]
ix. Flanders delineated. Reading: Newbery and Micklewright, 1745, 3 folding engraved hand-coloured maps, one folding plain plate, contemporary calf, worn, [ESTC T140942]
x. Markham, R. Memoirs of the military transactions of Sir John Burroughs ... in the expedition to the Isle of Rhea. London: Owen, 1758, half calf, first and last leaves soiled, spine worn, [ESTC T173753 (3 copies)]
xi. Carve, Thomas. Itinerarium. Mainz: Johann Balthasar Kuntz, 1640, contemporary calf, rebacked retaining original spine [VD17 39:122581M]
together 11 volumes, various sizes; sold not subject to return
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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.