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Selby, Prideaux John
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Illustrations of British Ornithology. Edinburgh and London: Archibald Constable and Hurst, Robinson, [1819-1834; watermarks to 1828 at least]; text Edinburgh and London: Lizars, Longman et al., 1833
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FIRST EDITION, 4 volumes, folio (plates 650 x 520mm.) and 8vo (text 222 x 140mm.), 2 engraved titles, 216 plain engraved plates (see note), nineteenth-century half calf
Literature
Fine Bird Books, p.107; Nissen IVB 853; Zimmer, p.571
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 plate numbering for this work is notoriously erratic, and copies with up to 222 plates appear to be known. Going by Zimmer's account, the following plates in volume two are not included: 27, 27*, 47*, 58, 78 (bis), 89 (bis), 94*. Plate 87, not called for by Zimmer, is present.