- 310
Darwin, Charles
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Darwin, Charles
- Autograph letter signed (“Charles Darwin”), to C. V. Riley
- Darwin, Charles
- Autograph letter
thanking him for his ninth report on the insects of Missouri (“...you always manage to discuss points of general interest, besides those of practical importance...”) and commenting that the ovipositor of the sawfly is “a pretty illustration of a sub-rudimentary organ”, 2 pages, 8vo, headed stationery of Down House, 19 May 1877, framed and glazed, small puncture hole, slight adhesive residue, minor staining affecting signature, damage to frame
Literature
DCP-LETT-10967F
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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."
"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
Charles Valentine Riley (1843-95) was State entomologist of Missouri from 1868 to 1876. He exchanged a number of letters with Darwin through the 1870s, mostly relating to his nine Annual reports on the noxious, beneficial and other insects of the State of Missouri.