- 103
Forster, Johann Reinhold and Georg
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Characteres generum plantarum, quas in itinere ad insulas maris Australis, collegerunt, descripserunt, delinearunt, annis MDCCLXXII-MDCCLXXV. London: B. White, T. Cadell and P. Elmsly, 1776
- paper
First edition, first issue, 4to (305 x 232mm.), 78 engraved plates (numbered 1-75, 38a, 38b, and 51a), errata leaf at end of text, antique-style half russia over marbled boards, spine gilt, uncut and unopened, [Beddie 1385; Hill (2004) 627; Henrey II, pp.167-168 & III, 718; Hunt 649; Nissen BBI 644], title soiled, occasional slight spotting and soiling elsewhere
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
"This is the first botanical work from Captain Cook's second voyage to the South Pacific (1772-1775) and it is important to the history and science of botany, as it contains a large number of new generic and specific names relating to the plants of Australasia and Polynesia... In addition to their own natural history collections and that of Anders Sparrman, the Forsters had access to Sir Joseph Banks's fine natural history library and collection of specimens as well as to Sydney Parkinson's sketches. Banks and Parkinson both had accompanied Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific (1768-1771) as naturalists" (Hill).