- 39
Lesson, Robert
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Histoire naturelle des oiseaux-mouches. Paris: Arthus Bertrand, [1829-1830], FIRST EDITION, 86 engraved plates in two states, plain and printed in colours and finished by hand, [Anker 291; Nissen IVB 547; Zimmer, p.386]
- paper
Histoire naturelle des colibris [Supplément a l’histoire naturelle des oiseaux-mouches]. Paris: Arthus Bertrand, [1830–1832], FIRST EDITION, 66 engraved plates in two states, plain proofs before letters on india paper mounted, and printed in colours and finished by hand, [Anker 293, Nissen IVB548; Zimmer, p.388]
Together 2 volumes, 8vo, uniformly bound in contemporary navy blue boards, occasional browning
Together 2 volumes, 8vo, uniformly bound in contemporary navy blue boards, occasional browning
Provenance
Henry Gee Barnard, bookplate; J.B. Bailliere, bookseller's label
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."