L13405

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Lot 24
  • 24

Mushrooms

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A fine album of mycological drawings. English, mid-nineteenth century
  • paper
Small folio (345 x 255mm.), 211 drawings and 2 samples of pressed seaweed at end, the drawings captioned and dated (generally between 1835 and 1850), some with locations given, manuscript index loosely inserted, contemporary roan-backed cloth, one or two leaves loose, binding rubbed

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."

Catalogue Note

A charming album of mushroom drawings, made by a dedicated collector, the locations indicating that many of the specimens were found in Buckinghamshire.