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Boschi, Giovanni.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Atlante zoologico popolare opera compilata sui più recenti lavori di zoologia italiana e stranieri. Naples: Raimondo Petraroja, 1863-1879
- paper
First edition, 8 volumes, folio (384 x 264mm.), 8 hand-coloured lithographed frontispieces or divisional titles, 554 hand-coloured lithographed plates, all but 20 coloured by hand, publisher's blind stamp at foot of plates, contemporary roan-backed cloth, some leaves loose, a few torn, repaired or frayed, binding rubbed
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
Extremely rare: not recorded in any of the standard bibliographies. This is a substantial and profusely illustrated work of general zoology, covering all aspects of the subject. The plates are generally charming, often with a wealth of background detail.