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Buller, Sir Walter Lawry.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A History of the Birds of New Zealand [Supplement to the Birds of New Zealand]. London: the author, [1887]-1906
- paper
Second edition (Supplement first edition), 4 volumes bound in three, 4to (365 x 270mm.), dedication leaf, list of subscribers, 60 chromolithographed plates, 2 plain plates, portrait of the author in the supplement, slightly later green half morocco, the supplement not quite uniform, original upper wrappers bound in at end of the main work, [Anker 86; Fine Bird Books, p.64; Nissen IVB 163; Wood, p.269; Zimmer, p.144], inkstamps of the Royal College of Surgeons in the supplement, one or two leaves with marginal tape repairs, occasional slight spotting, some of the wrappers with tape repairs
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The first edition of this work, published in 1873, was limited to 500 copies. This second edition, limited to 1,000 copies, was greatly revised and expanded with new plates drawn by Keulemans. It includes 176 species. The supplement adds several more to this list together with much detailed information respecting most of the species already described. It also includes descriptions of additional material in sections on the passing of the forest, vanishing bird species and the author's country sanctuary at Lake Papaitonga.