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Hickson, Sydney J.
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- A Naturalist in North Celebes. A narrative of travels in Minahassa, the Sangir and Talaut Islands, with notices of the fauna, flora, and ethnology. London: John Murray, 1889
- paper
FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, 8vo (220 x 140mm.), xvi, 392pp., 28pp. adverts, half-title, chromolithographed frontispiece, 2 folding coloured maps, 6 plates, original decorated black cloth, slipcase
Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, "Mr & Mrs George Behrens from Sydney J. Hickson February 19th 1896".
Presentation copy, inscribed by the author, "Mr & Mrs George Behrens from Sydney J. Hickson February 19th 1896".
Condition
A very good copy
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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."