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Linden, Jean-Jules
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
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Lindenia. Iconographie des orchidées. Ghent: F. Meyer-Van Loo, [later E. Vanderhaeghen], 1885-1901
17 volumes, folio (14 x 10 1/4 in.; 355 x 260 mm). 813 (on 801) plates (numbered 1-794, 796-814) some with tissue guards, of which 12 are double-page bearing 2 numbers, all but one (plate 525) chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker, G. Severeyns, and J. Goffart, after P. de Pannemaeker, A. Goussens, J. de Bosschere, G. Putzys and others, half-titles; slight browning to margins, a few plates short at the bottom without loss, an occasional plate shaved touching the plate number (e.g. plate 48) or the tip of a flower (plate 662). Modern antique dark green morocco, gilt-stamped leafy border and central floral stamp with title on upper cover, spine gilt, gilt-stamped title labels on spine, by H & H Bindery.
17 volumes, folio (14 x 10 1/4 in.; 355 x 260 mm). 813 (on 801) plates (numbered 1-794, 796-814) some with tissue guards, of which 12 are double-page bearing 2 numbers, all but one (plate 525) chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker, G. Severeyns, and J. Goffart, after P. de Pannemaeker, A. Goussens, J. de Bosschere, G. Putzys and others, half-titles; slight browning to margins, a few plates short at the bottom without loss, an occasional plate shaved touching the plate number (e.g. plate 48) or the tip of a flower (plate 662). Modern antique dark green morocco, gilt-stamped leafy border and central floral stamp with title on upper cover, spine gilt, gilt-stamped title labels on spine, by H & H Bindery.
Literature
Great Flower Books, p. 85; Nissen BBI 2348; Stafleu TL2, 4628
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
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
A complete and handsome set of this rare work.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898) made extensive trips as a botanical explorer to South and Central America between 1835 and 1844. He was a plant dealer at Luxemburg from 1845 to 1852 and director of the Jardin Royal de Zoologie et d'Horticulture at Brussels from 1852-1861. He continued his activities introducing new plants (particularly orchids) and as a dealer in Brussels and Ghent. His younger son Lucien Linden (1853-1940) succeeded his father as director of the company in 1876.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898) made extensive trips as a botanical explorer to South and Central America between 1835 and 1844. He was a plant dealer at Luxemburg from 1845 to 1852 and director of the Jardin Royal de Zoologie et d'Horticulture at Brussels from 1852-1861. He continued his activities introducing new plants (particularly orchids) and as a dealer in Brussels and Ghent. His younger son Lucien Linden (1853-1940) succeeded his father as director of the company in 1876.