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Ventenat, Etienne Pierre.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Description des plantes nouvelles et peu connues, cultivées dans le jardin de J.M. Cels. Paris: de l'imprimerie de Crapelet, [1800-1803]
first edition, 4to (334 x 243mm.), half-title, dedication leaf, 100 engraved plates, nineteenth-century red half morocco gilt, some slight spotting or soiling, binding rubbed, some paper loss to upper board
Provenance
Philippe de Vilmorin, bookplate
Literature
Dunthorne 253; Great Flower Books, p.79; Hunt, Redouteana 7; Nissen BBI 2048; Stafleu TL2 16.005
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
the philippe de vilmorin copy of this important catalogue devoted to newly-discovered exotic species, including a number of descriptions and illustrations of Australian, South Pacific, and South African flora. The plates were drawn by Pierre Joseph Redouté (81), his brother Henri Joseph (8), and others.