Lot 281 · Fine Books and Manuscripts
Lowland hero 32
Peter Howson · HUTCHINS, John (1698-1773). The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset ... corrected, augmented and improved by Richard Gough and John-Bowyer Nichols . London: by John Nichols, 1796-1815. 4 volumes, 2° (475 x 280mm). Fine double-page mezzotint portrait, 15 folding maps and plans, some folding, 157 plates including a few aquatints, some double-page or folding, 13 plates of shells on 11 sheets, 5 plates of coins and tokens, 18 folding printed genealogical tables, several engravings in the text. (One table slightly defective.) 19th-century maroon morocco, spines brightly gilt in compartments, ornate rococo border round sides, gilt edges, each volume with a red leather chemise (chemises worn). Second edition. Upcott I, pp.180-194. (4)
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- Estimate
- £1,200–£1,800 hammer ≈ $1,971–$2,956
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Fine Books and Manuscripts, London (South Kensington) · 28 October 1999
- Dimensions
- 475 x 280mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4554347
- Record
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Peter Howson, Lowland hero 32. Christie's, 28 Oct 1999, lot 281. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4554347.
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Peter Howson, Lowland hero 32. Christie's, 28 Oct 1999, lot 281. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4554347.
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