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Engraving Catalogues
Christie Manson and Woods Auction House
1903-1904
Christie Manson and Woods Auction House : London
10" by 7.5"
Unpaginated
SUMMARY
A scarce collection of nineteen auction catalogues, slipped into a cloth portfolio.
Rebound
Overall Condition: Good Only
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
UK Postage: £ 3.99
US Postage: £ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
Asia Postage: £ 18.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99
DESCRIPTION
Containing lists of mezzotint portraits, modern etchings, fine engravings, mezzotint and stipple portraits, old sporting prints, proof engravings and turner engravings.
Originally sold at auction by Christie Manson and Woods Auction House 8 King Street, St. James Square. At one O'clock precisely. Dating from Thursday 19th November 1903, through to Tuesday 19th July 1904.
With many charming hand-written annotated notes by the original owner.
CONDITION
In a cloth portfolio with ink inscription to the front wrap. Externally, some rubbing and heavy sunning to the spine. Light spotting, as well as some loss to the front wrap. Internally, catalogues are unbound. Chipping to extremities and light age toning to many. Instances of spotting and many handling marks. Charming ink and pencil annotated notes throughout.
Overall Condition: Good Only
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
(Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present)
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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