Lot 27
  • 27

Seba, Albertus

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • Seba, Albertus
  • Seba, Albertus. Locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurate descriptio. Amsterdam: Apud Janssonio-Waesbergios, 1735
  • Paper
FIRST EDITION, volume 2 only, folio (495 x 330mm.), half-title, title-printed in red and black with engraved vignette, engraved head-piece, 114 engraved plates, 40 double-page, ALL COLOURED BY HAND, contemporary red morocco gilt, [Nissen ZBI 3793], inkstamp of the Royal Entomological Society on title, inscription partially erased from half title, plates 35 and 50 with marginal stain, binding rebacked and somewhat worn

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."