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Desmarest, Anselme-Gaëtan.
Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Histoire naturelle des tangaras, des manakins et des todiers. Paris: Garnery and Delachaussée, 1805-[1807]
- paper
First edition, folio (545 x 355mm.), half-title, extra-illustrated with an engraved frontispiece mounted on India paper, dedication leaf, 72 fine etched plates by Gremilliet after Madame Knip (Pauline Decourcelles), printed in colours by Rousset and finished by hand, red three-quarter crushed morocco gilt by Zaehnsdorf, uncut, a few marginal tears, half-title creased
Provenance
Frederick, 2nd Lord Hesketh, bookplate
Literature
Anker 116; Fine Bird Books, p.70; Nissen IVB 238; Ronsil 840; Wood, p.316; Zimmer, p.67
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 large and uncut copy of this splendidly-produced work illustrating the American genus of tangaras and related genera. Pauline de Courcelles was a pupil of the famous ornithological artist Jacques Barraband, and the plates are very much in his style.
Desmarest (1784-1838) was a follower of Georges Cuvier and Alexandre Brongniart; in 1815, he became professor of zoology at the École nationale vétérinaire d'Alfort.