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Edwards, George
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- A Natural History of Uncommon Birds [Gleanings of Natural History]. London, 1743-1764 [but later, watermarks up to 1805], 7 volumes, text in English and French, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece, 362 hand-coloured engraved plates, occasional slight spotting
- paper
Brown, Peter. New Illustrations of Zoology. London, 1776, text in English and French, 50 hand-coloured engraved plates
Together 8 volumes, 4to (288 x 230mm.), UNIFORM CONTEMPORARY STRAIGHT-GRAINED RED MOROCCO GILT, the covers with wide borders in gilt and blind, with foliate and architectural motifs, spines gilt in six compartments, gilt edges, spines faded
Together 8 volumes, 4to (288 x 230mm.), UNIFORM CONTEMPORARY STRAIGHT-GRAINED RED MOROCCO GILT, the covers with wide borders in gilt and blind, with foliate and architectural motifs, spines gilt in six compartments, gilt edges, spines faded
Provenance
Hugh Fattorini, bookplate; Madelaine Jay, bookplate
Literature
Anker 124-126; Fine Bird Books, p.73; Lisney, p.128; Nissen IVB 286-288; Zimmer, p.201
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 SET IN A HANDSOME BINDING of the posthumous edition of Edwards, together with Peter Brown's attractive work. The publication of Edwards's Natural History and Gleanings is complex, and copies are found in a variety of states. The present set has the complete run of plates numbered 1-362.