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Gould, John.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- The Birds of Great Britain. London: Published by the author, [1862]-1873
- paper
First edition, 5 volumes, folio (544 x 365mm.), dedication leaf, list of subscribers, lists of plates, 367 hand-coloured lithographed plates from drawings by Gould, Joseph Wolf, H.C. Richter and W. Hart, mostly lithographed by Richter and Hart, contemporary red morocco gilt by R. and A. Suttaby, [Fine Bird Books, p.102; Nissen IVB 371; Sauer 23; Wood, p.365; Zimmer, p.261], bookplate of Charles Stewart Henry Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 7th Marquess of Londonderry, KG (by descent from the original subscriber), binding slightly rubbed at extremities
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. 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 Sotheby's 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."
Catalogue Note
A fine subscriber's copy.