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Hooker, William Jackson
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- printed book
A Century of Orchidaceous Plants, selected from Curtis's Botanical magazine … accompanied by an introduction on the culture and general management … by John Charles Lyons. London: Reeve and Benham, 1851
4to (12 x 9 1/2 in.; 305 x 242 mm). 100 hand-colored lithographed plates by W. H. Fitch; pencil notation at upper edge of title, slight soiling to edges of title, very light browning to edges of plates. Modern dark green morocco, spine gilt in six compartments, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers.
4to (12 x 9 1/2 in.; 305 x 242 mm). 100 hand-colored lithographed plates by W. H. Fitch; pencil notation at upper edge of title, slight soiling to edges of title, very light browning to edges of plates. Modern dark green morocco, spine gilt in six compartments, gilt dentelles, marbled endpapers.
Literature
Great Flower Books p. 60; Nissen BBI 918; Stafleu TL2 3015
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry
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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.
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. The date of this edition is erratically given by Pritzel (and thence followed by Nissen and Great Flower Books) as 1846. Stafleu cites only a second edition of 1851.