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Yarrell, William
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A History of British Birds [with supplements]. London: John Van Voorst, 1843-1845-1856
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, plus 2 volumes of supplements, together 5 volumes bound in 6, 8vo (215 x 132mm.), numerous wood-engravings in the text, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED WITH 147 WATERCOLOUR AND PENCIL VIGNETTES OF BIRDS by B. Fenning after Thomas Bewick, straight-grained red morocco gilt by Riviere, the covers with triple gilt fillet borders, spines gilt in 6 compartments, lettered in 2, gilt edges and turn-ins
Provenance
Henry Francis Makins, receipt from James Bain loosely inserted (Christmas 1800, £95); Hugh Fattorini, bookplate
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 SUPERB COPY, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED WITH EXQUISITE DRAWINGS.