25th Mar, 2025 10:00

The March Auctions 2025

 
Lot 240
 

240

Boswell (James) The Yale Editions of the Private Papers of James Boswell

Boswell (James) The Yale Editions of the Private Papers of James Boswell, London, William Heinemann, 1951-1960, 4to, blue cloth and vellum spine with pasted morocco title labels; each copy hand-numbered or noted out of series (6)

Provenance:

Purchased Sotheran’s, 1999

Fine Books & Manuscripts

Chorley's bi-annual auction of Fine Books, Maps and Manuscripts includes a wide variety of works including a page from the Gutenberg bible. 

Sold for £300


 

Boswell (James) The Yale Editions of the Private Papers of James Boswell, London, William Heinemann, 1951-1960, 4to, blue cloth and vellum spine with pasted morocco title labels; each copy hand-numbered or noted out of series (6)

Purchased Sotheran’s, 1999


Fine Books & Manuscripts

Chorley's bi-annual auction of Fine Books, Maps and Manuscripts includes a wide variety of works including a page from the Gutenberg bible. 

Bindings generally in good condition with removable protective wrappers, back cover of  volume 'On the Grand Tour ...' with horizontal scuff and some light wear. Some title labels a little cloudy. Vellum spine of 'Boswell for the Defence' lighter than remaining volumes, a little spotting to endpapers, some pages uncut, Scattered foxing but pages generally crisp and bright, fold out maps good with some scattered foxing. Includes original loose leaf description from Sotheran's, not collated

Lot 240 - Boswell (James) The Yale Editions of the Private Papers of James Boswell Lot 240 - Boswell (James) The Yale Editions of the Private Papers of James Boswell Lot 240 - Boswell (James) The Yale Editions of the Private Papers of James Boswell

All Lots are offered for sale in the condition they are in at the time of the sale. You acknowledge that many Lots are of an age and type such that they are not in perfect condition. Catalogue descriptions and condition reports may refer to imperfections of a Lot, but Lots may have other faults not expressly referred to in the Catalogue or condition report. Illustrations are for identification purposes only and may not convey full information as to the actual condition of a Lot. You accept responsibility for carrying out your own inspections and investigations of Lots in which you may be interested. You should inspect a Lot before bidding to determine and to satisfy yourself as to its condition, size, description and whether it has been repaired or restored, as applicable, and we accept bids on Lots solely on this basis. Condition reports may be available to assist when inspecting Lots. Lots will be available for viewing in person at our premises or another location and viewing information will be available on our website.

Auction: The March Auctions 2025, 25th Mar, 2025

Viewing

Sunday  23 March | 10am - 4pm

Monday 24 March | 10am - 4pm

View all lots in this sale

Images *

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.