- 122
Andrews, Henry C.
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Botanist's Repository, for new, and rare Plants. London: T. Bensley, 1797-1815
first edition, 10 volumes, 4to (267 x 210mm.), 9 engraved additional titles (of 10), 654 engraved plates (of 664, see footnote), printed in colours and finished by hand, contemporary straight-grained crimson morocco gilt, the last volume in contemporary red half morocco, lacking one additional title and 10 plates
Literature
Dunthorne 8; Nissen BBI 2382; Stafleu TL2 135
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 handsome set. The absence of plates in the last volume is explained by a contemporary note, loosely inserted "This volume wants a number – with the index – of which Mr Ansrews had long promised to give – to compleat the 10th vol. – which finishes the work, but after 2 or 3 years bound them up with some others of his works – Roses and Geraniums. January 1815 – Begun 1797".