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Lindley, John
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- printed book
Sertum Orchidaceum: A wreath of the most beautiful orchidaceous flowers. London: James Ridgway and Sons, [1837–] 1838 [–1841]
Folio (21 1/2 x 14 3/8 in.; 317 x 365 mm). 50 hand-colored lithographed plates by M. Gauci mainly after drawings by Miss S. A. Drake, including wreath frontispiece; occasional foxing, generally not affecting plates. Modern half brown morocco gilt, marbled covers.
Folio (21 1/2 x 14 3/8 in.; 317 x 365 mm). 50 hand-colored lithographed plates by M. Gauci mainly after drawings by Miss S. A. Drake, including wreath frontispiece; occasional foxing, generally not affecting plates. Modern half brown morocco gilt, marbled covers.
Literature
Great Flower Books p. 65; Nissen BBI 1205; Stafleu TL2 4651
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
As a young man, John Lindley was fortunate in obtaining as a patron the orchid specialist William Cattley, who paid him for drawing and describing plants. Orchids remained among his special interests and he later produced the above monograph, which he dedicated to another patron, the Duke of Devonshire.