- 1184
Sowerby, Arthur de Carle
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- The Naturalist in Manchuria. Tientsin: Tientsin Press, 1922-1923-1930
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 5 volumes bound in 3, large 8vo (255 x 180mm.), (vol.1) [6], xiv, 348pp.; (vol.2) [6], xxviii, 192pp.; (vol.3) [2], xx, errata slip, 2 [blank], 358pp., second errata slip; (vol.4) x, vi, [2], 322pp.; (vol.5) [12], 250pp., 2 folding maps, 1 folding reproduction of a line drawing with separate text leaf, 12 reproductions of sketches, 3 mounted and coloured, 136 photographic illustrations on 80 plates, original pictorial green cloth, slipcase
Literature
Czech (Asia) p.196
Condition
Minor edge wear to binding
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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."