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Yarrell, William
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- A History of British Birds [with supplements]. London: John Van Voorst, 1843-1845-1856
- paper
FIRST EDITION, LARGE PAPER COPY, 3 volumes and 2 supplements, together 5 volumes bound in 4, large 8vo (272 x 180mm.), wood-engraved illustrations and tail-pieces by J., C.T., and R.A. Thompson, green morocco gilt by Bedford, gilt edges
Provenance
Robert Hoe III (1839-1909), book label
Literature
Jackson, Wood Engravings, p.71; Mullens and Swann, pp.670-671; Nissen IVB 1029; Wood, p.639
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
A FINE COPY FROM THE LIBRARY OF ROBERT HOE. “The value of [Yarrell’s]… works and the admiration which they still evoke may be said to be due to the accuracy of the information they contain together with the simplicity of their style and the charm and fidelity of the illustrations” (Mullens and Swann).