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Yarrell, William
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- A History of British Birds. London: John Van Voorst, [1837]-1843
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, THE AUTHOR’S COPY, ON LARGE PAPER AND EXTRA ILLUSTRATED, 3 volumes, large 8vo (274 x 185mm.), wood-engraved illustrations and tail-pieces by J., C.T., and R.A. Thompson, interleaved with proofs and Bewick woodcuts and WITH THE AUTHOR'S PENCILLED ANNOTATIONS, small watercolour of a white-throated diver mounted on flyleaf to vol.1, A.L.S. from Thomas Bell (president of the Royal Society and friend of Charles Darwin) to Yarrell tipped in, green morocco gilt by Riviere, top edge gilt, others uncut
Provenance
William Yarrell (1784-1856), his annotations etc., his sale, Stevens, 4-6 December 1856; Charles Sackville Bale, pencilled note recording his purchase from the Yarrell sale; sale in these rooms, 28 September 1990, lot 1277; Hugh Fattorini, bookplate
Literature
Jackson, Wood Engravings, p.71; 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."