$250
Two Works on Antique Vases. Hamilton, William (1788-1856), Outlines from Figures and Compositions upon the Greek, Roman, and Etruscan Vases, London: William Miller, 1804, half-bound in brown leather with marbled papers, full marbled edges, inscriptions on half-title page and full-title page, illustrated throughout by Mr. Kirk, 11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.; Moses, Henry (1782-1870), A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, Paterae, Tripods, Candelabra, Sarcophagi, &c. From Various Museums and Collections, London: Henry G. Bohn, 1814, fully bound in brown cloth, rebacked with textured dark red-purple cloth, gilt-stamped on front cover, illustrated throughout with 170 engraved plates, housed in custom red morocco case with gilt lettering and stamping on spine, 8 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. Estimate $300-500 Henry Moses: spine rebacked, corners and edges of boards have wear. some toning and scattered very light foxing on pages and plates; Hamilton: rebound in half calf and marbled boards with original morocco spine label, previous owner's inscription on half-title and title pages, occasional light stains on pages, occasional light foxing mostly confined to the tissue plate guards. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-11-02
