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Bibliography and reference
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 108 volumes of natural history bibliography and reference works, and some periodicals, etc., comprising:
- paper
Ornithological works, including: Eyton's History of the Rarer British Birds (1836), Booth's Catalogue of the Cases of Birds in the Dyke Road Museum, Brighton (1876), Dresser's List of European Birds (1881) and Manual of Palaearctic Birds (1902), a manuscript notebook with watercolours of birds by George Selby (brother of P.J. Selby), and others
Bibliographies, including: Nissen, Anker, Mullens and Swann, Ayer, Casey Wood, Dunthorne, Sport in Art and Books (Paul Mellon Collection, 4 vol.), Sitwell's Great Flower Books (1956) and Fine Bird Books (1953), both signed limited editions, and others
Sale catalogues, including: Plesch, Schwerdt, and others
Museum and library catalogues, including: Catalogue of the Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Drawings in the British Museum (Natural History) [and Supplement]. 1903-1940, 8 vol.
Facsimiles and reproductions, including: Thornton's Temple of Flora (1951), Hayes' Portraits of British Birds (2 vol., photographic copy), Perrott's Selection of British Birds (1979)
Biographical and reference works on Bewick, Gould, Audubon, F.O. Morris and others
Bibliographies, including: Nissen, Anker, Mullens and Swann, Ayer, Casey Wood, Dunthorne, Sport in Art and Books (Paul Mellon Collection, 4 vol.), Sitwell's Great Flower Books (1956) and Fine Bird Books (1953), both signed limited editions, and others
Sale catalogues, including: Plesch, Schwerdt, and others
Museum and library catalogues, including: Catalogue of the Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Drawings in the British Museum (Natural History) [and Supplement]. 1903-1940, 8 vol.
Facsimiles and reproductions, including: Thornton's Temple of Flora (1951), Hayes' Portraits of British Birds (2 vol., photographic copy), Perrott's Selection of British Birds (1979)
Biographical and reference works on Bewick, Gould, Audubon, F.O. Morris and others
Condition
Overall in good condition
"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."