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BLIGH, MRS. [WILLIAM]--SWAINSON, W.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A Catalogue of the Rare and Valuable Shells, which formed the Celebrated Collection of the late Mrs. [William] Bligh. London: W. Smith... and to be had at Dubois' Auction Rooms, [1822]
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (229 x 137mm.), iv, 58pp., 2 hand-coloured lithographed plates, some manuscript notes and markings in text, contemporary green half morocco, marbled boards, occasional slight spotting, covers slightly rubbed, spine slightly faded
Literature
Forbes 560
Condition
A good copy
"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
Rare. The auction catalogue of Mrs Bligh's important collection of shells.