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Sagra, Ramon de la
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Historia fisica politica y natural de la isla de Cuba, Historia natural… botanica… Paris: Arthus Bertrand, 1845–1856
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4 volumes, folio (400 x 262mm.), 121 (of 122) engraved plates, 20 coloured by hand, contemporary half morocco, lacks plate 65, light rubbing to spines
Provenance
Marqués de Pindal, book label; Oscar Benjamin Cintas, Havana, bookplate; "An Important Botanical Library", sale, Christie’s New York, 5 June 1997, lot 612
Literature
Nissen BBI 1712; Stafleu TL2 10000
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 botanical section (volumes 9–12) of Sagra’s monumental history of Cuba. The numbering of the plates is somewhat erratic. Stafleu calls for 122. The present copy has 121 in a slightly different configuration, but would appear to be lacking plate 65.