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Lamarck, Jean Baptiste de
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Description
- Histoire naturelle des animaux sans vertèbres. Paris: Verdière [and others], 1815-1822
- Lamarck, Jean Baptiste
- Printed Books
7 volumes, 8vo, FIRST EDITION, half-titles, volumes 1-4 in original dark blue boards, volumes 5-7 in contemporary half calf, vol.1-4 with some worming affecting text and with light damp-staining, all vol. somewhat rubbed, spines of vol.1-4 with some wear and/or repairs
[with, loosely inserted in volume 5:] Manuscript notes in English on the nomenclature of species, seemingly by the naturalist William Elford Leach, 4 pages, 8vo, and a contemporary bookseller's receipt
[with, loosely inserted in volume 5:] Manuscript notes in English on the nomenclature of species, seemingly by the naturalist William Elford Leach, 4 pages, 8vo, and a contemporary bookseller's receipt
Literature
Norman 1268
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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
Lamarck's last major exposition and significant revision of his evolutionary views appears in the first volume of this work.
This set appears to have belonged to William Elford Leach (1791-1836), a naturalist employed at the British Museum who made many important contributions to entomology. The loose manuscript notes comprise comments on the history of species' names given by Lamarck, mostly drawing attention to Lamarck's failure to give Leach's research adequate recognition and commenting on his own related work on nomenclature.