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Pennant, Thomas
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Zoologia Britannica... Classis I. Quadrupedia. II. Aves. Augsburg: Johann Jacob Haid und Sohn, 1771-[1778]
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2 volumes, folio (492 x 351mm.), text in German and Latin, title printed in red and black, dedication leaf, 132 hand-coloured engraved plates by Haid after Paillou, near contemporary half calf, [Nissen IVB 711], some plate numbers, captions and imprints cropped, in one or two cases just touching the image, plates 106-108 with isolated stain, plate 114 bound out of order, binding rubbed, small inkstamp on title and in margin of plate 1
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
The German edition of Pennant's British Zoology, with the plates re-engraved by Haid.