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Curtis, William.
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Flora Londinensis; Or, plates and descriptions of such plants as grow wild in the environs of London. London: for the author, and B. White, 1777-1798
first edition, 2 volumes bound in 3, folio (475 x 280mm.), volume 1 with engraved title vignette, volume 2 with dedication leaf, volume 3 with volume number altered by hand, 432 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary diced russia gilt, without list of subscribers, joints and spine ends dry and with some wear
Literature
Henrey 595; Nissen BBI 439
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
a fine, clean copy. Although Curtis's intention was to catalogue wild flowers growing in a ten-mile radius of London, the work eventually came to encompass specimens growing in the south of England generally.