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Levaillant, Francois
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
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Histoire naturelle des oiseaux de paradis et des rolliers, suivie de celle des toucans et des barbus. Paris: for Denne le jeune and Perlet, 1806.
Volume 2 only, folio (19 1/2 x 12 3/4 in; 505 x 325 mm). Half-title bound following title. 58 fine hand-colored engraved plates including one folding, after Jacques Barraband, printed in colors by Langlois or Rousset and then finished in colors by hand, one plate mis-numbered; short marginal closed tear to folding plate, many tissue guards spotted, some intermittent light marginal spotting to a few plates, many plates trimmed rather closely at fore-margin with some intrusion to imprints and very occasionally edge of image. Contemporary quarter green straight-grain morocco, gilt, and red boards, upper cover titled in gilt; edges worn, joints and spine ends rubbed, morocco exposing to boards at corners, some light scuffing, more so to lower covers.
Volume 2 only, folio (19 1/2 x 12 3/4 in; 505 x 325 mm). Half-title bound following title. 58 fine hand-colored engraved plates including one folding, after Jacques Barraband, printed in colors by Langlois or Rousset and then finished in colors by hand, one plate mis-numbered; short marginal closed tear to folding plate, many tissue guards spotted, some intermittent light marginal spotting to a few plates, many plates trimmed rather closely at fore-margin with some intrusion to imprints and very occasionally edge of image. Contemporary quarter green straight-grain morocco, gilt, and red boards, upper cover titled in gilt; edges worn, joints and spine ends rubbed, morocco exposing to boards at corners, some light scuffing, more so to lower covers.
Literature
Ayer/Zimmer p. 393; Copenhagen/Anker p. 304; Fine Bird Books, p. 118; Nissen IVB 559; Ronsil, p. 298
Condition
short marginal closed tear to folding plate, many tissue guards spotted, some intermittent light marginal spotting to a few plates, many plates trimmed rather closely at fore-margin with some effect to imprints and very occasionally edge of image.
edges worn, joints and spine ends rubbed, morocco exposing to boards at corners, some light scuffing, more so to lower covers.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of levaillant's work on toucans, being the second volume only of a "magnificent work" (Wood).
Sitwell notes that Levaillant is only surpassed by Gould "as the producer of the most comprehensive works on exotic birds."