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Legge, Captain W. Vincent
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- A History of the Birds of Ceylon. London: Published by the author, 1880
- paper
FIRST EDITION, one volume bound in 2, 4to (305 x 245mm.), hand-coloured engraved map, dedication leaf, plain anatomical plate, 34 hand-coloured lithographed plates after J.G. Keulemans, contemporary maroon straight-grained morocco gilt by Ceylon Times Press, Colombo with their ticket, red edges, bindings rebacked
Provenance
North Devon Athenaeum, inkstamps on verso of some plates and elsewhere; Madelaine Jay, bookplate
Literature
Anker 284; Fine Bird Books, p.89; Nissen IVB 539; Wood, p.439; Zimmer, p.382
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
"The work gives a comprehensive account of the birds of the area and is intended as a text-book for the local student and collector in Ceylon. Our knowledge of the island is considerably increased by this work, which deals with altogether 371 species... The fine plates... were executed from drawings by J.G. Keulemans" (Anker).