- 12
Walter, Johann Ernst Christian.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vögel aus Asien, Africa, America, und Neuholland. Copenhagen: Fabritius de Tengnagel, 1828-1831
- paper
Parts 1-8 only (?of 18), 8vo (233 x 160mm.), dedication leaf, 64 hand-coloured engraved plates (see note), contemporary half sheep, [Anker 519 (24 plates only); Nissen IVB 971; not in Zimmer], occasional spotting, 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."
"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
AN ORNITHOLOGICAL RARITY: the copy in the University of Copenhagen, on which Anker’s survey is based, has only twenty-four plates. The full work, untraced at auction, comprises eighteen parts in two series with a total of 144 plates (see C.C.A. Gosch, Udsigt Over Danmarks Zoologiske Literatur (Copenhagen 1870-1878), 3:328).