- 136
Willughby, Francis.
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- De historia piscium libri quatuor, jussu & sumptibus Societatis Regiæ Londinensis editi... Totum opus recognovit, coaptivit, supplevit, librum etiam primum & secundum integros adjecit Johannes Raius. Oxford: e theatro Sheldoniano, 1686
first edition, folio (373 x 235mm.), engraved additional title, printed title with engraved vignette, dedication leaf, 187 engraved plates, numerous contemporary manuscript annotations, later brown morocco panelled in antique style, occasional light toning to some leaves
Literature
Nissen ZBI 4417
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
Willughby died in 1672, and the work was completed posthumously by his fellow Royal Academician John Ray, who dedicated it to Samuel Pepys.