Lot 24
  • 24

[Lawrance, Mary.

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A Collection of Passion Flowers coloured from Nature. London: To be had of Mary Lawrance, 1799-1802]
  • paper
First edition, folio (497 x 355mm.), 18 hand-coloured etched and stipple-engraved plates, contemporary half calf, spine lettered in gilt, no title or letterpress (as issued), [Dunthorne 177; Great Flower Books, p.64; Henrey 3:947; Hunt 760 (this copy with only 15 plates); Nissen BBI 1150], occasional slight spotting, binding rubbed, slightly worn at corners

Provenance

Samuel Bradshaw, engraved armorial bookplate; Frederick, 2nd Lord Hesketh (but without bookplate)

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."

Catalogue Note

A complete copy. The work is rarely found with the complete set of eighteen plates. Only four such copies have been seen at auction since 1975.