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Loddiges, Conrad and Sons
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
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The Botanical Cabinet Consisting of Coloured Delineations of Plants from all Countries. London: John & Arthur Arch, 1818–1833
20 volumes, 4to (8 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.; 210165 mm). 20 engraved title-pages, 2000 handcolored engravings by George Cooke after G. Loddiges, W .Loddiges, Miss J. Loddiges, G. Cooke, E.W. Cooke, W.I. Cooke, Thomas Shotter Boys, W. Miller, P. Heath, J.P. Heath and Miss Rebello (pl. 684 uncolored); title-pages foxed, occasional toning and text offsetting to plates. Nineteenth-century half burgundy morocco over marbled boards, uniformly marbled endpapers, spines lettered gilt; light wear, spines faded. Together with: A bill for two parts to be paid to Harding and Lepard, Booksellers, from Viscount Doneraile dated 11 November 1834.
20 volumes, 4to (8 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.; 210165 mm). 20 engraved title-pages, 2000 handcolored engravings by George Cooke after G. Loddiges, W .Loddiges, Miss J. Loddiges, G. Cooke, E.W. Cooke, W.I. Cooke, Thomas Shotter Boys, W. Miller, P. Heath, J.P. Heath and Miss Rebello (pl. 684 uncolored); title-pages foxed, occasional toning and text offsetting to plates. Nineteenth-century half burgundy morocco over marbled boards, uniformly marbled endpapers, spines lettered gilt; light wear, spines faded. Together with: A bill for two parts to be paid to Harding and Lepard, Booksellers, from Viscount Doneraile dated 11 November 1834.
Provenance
Charlotte, Lady Doneraile, wife of the 3rd Viscount Doneraile (signature in vol.XII, armorial bookplates, bill)
Literature
Dunthorne 187; Great Flower Books p.85; Nissen BBI 2228; Stafleu TL2 914
Condition
condition as described in 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.
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 fine large paper copy of Loddiges's monumental work. It was originally published in monthly fasicles between May 1817 and December 1833, with each part containing ten plates. The text for plate number 2000 (an orchid, named by Lindley Cynoches Loddigesii) includes a final statement "Having been able to complete our twentieth volume... our labours are closed; the precarious state of our draughtsman's health not permitting him to go any further.." Conrad Loddiges, a Dutch-born horticulturalist, settled in Hackney as a nurseryman in about 1761. The present work was edited by his son, George (1784-1846). The Loddiges introduced many new species to Britain, specializing in plants from the United States.