28th Apr, 2010 12:00

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Undaunted)

 
  Lot 40
 

40

[M] 'JACK GOT SAFE INTO PORT WITH HIS...

'JACK GOT SAFE INTO PORT WITH HIS PRIZE'
published by Robert Sayer, mezzotint with hand-colouring, on wove paper, trimmed on, or just outside the platemark on three sides, trimmed to the publisher's details in the title field, one worm-hole in the lower title field, the image rubbed, published by Robert Sayer, London, 1786. 350 x 250mm.; together with fourteen further mezzotint narrative scenes, many with songs engraved below, including Jemmy's Return, Jemmy's Farewell, The Rival Milleners, Three Poor Mariners, The Neglected Tar, Jack in His Element, and others, six duplicates, several with hand-colouring, various conditions
(15)


Various Properties

Sold for £1,116
Estimated at £300 - £400

(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)


Condition Report
Jemmy's Return: one impression has hand-colouring, is trimmed to, or within the image, and has a few white spots in the upper image; one of the two further impressions has thread margins and is mounted on a card support, the other impression has several tears within the image, a central vertical and horizontal crease, dam-staining and small areas of loss just inside the image. Jemmy's Farewell: one impression has hand-colouring, thread margins, several worm-holes outside the image, and one inside the image; of the two remaining impressions one is trimmed to the image and publisher's details, and the other has the remains of thread margins, and several worm-holes in the image; The Rival Milleners has been trimmed on the platemark and has two small areas of loss in the upper image, with adjacent tears; Jack In His Element has wide margins with several tears and creases; Yo Heave Ho has hand-colouring, is trimmed on the platemark, and has several short tears just inside the image or text; Three Poor Mariners: hand-colouring, wide margins on three sides; the duplicate impression has narrow margins with several areas of loss, one tear inside the right image, and a small area of loss in the upper right corner of the image; The Lucky Escape of Jolly Carpenter: wide margins with two short tears, one fold in the upper image; The Neglected Tar: thread margins, a small area of loss just inside the platemark, and outside the image, damp-staining in title-field; the duplicate impressions of The Neglected Tar has wide margins, with one short tear, just inside the lower platemark.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. 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 Charles Miller Ltd 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.

 
'JACK GOT SAFE INTO PORT WITH HIS PRIZE'
published by Robert Sayer, mezzotint with hand-colouring, on wove paper, trimmed on, or just outside the platemark on three sides, trimmed to the publisher's details in the title field, one worm-hole in the lower title field, the image rubbed, published by Robert Sayer, London, 1786. 350 x 250mm.; together with fourteen further mezzotint narrative scenes, many with songs engraved below, including Jemmy's Return, Jemmy's Farewell, The Rival Milleners, Three Poor Mariners, The Neglected Tar, Jack in His Element, and others, six duplicates, several with hand-colouring, various conditions
(15)


Various Properties
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