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Levaillant, François
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d’Afrique. Paris: J.J. Fuchs (and Delachaussée), 1799-1808, 6 volumes, half-titles, 297 hand-coloured engraved plates (of 300), plates 244 and 246 replaced by watercolours, plate 245 lacking, all pages before p.25 in vol.2 in manuscript, printing error in quire F vol.6 with 4 pages in manuscript (only one side of sheet printed), T1-4 vol.6 in manuscript
- PAPER
Histoire naturelle d’une partie d’oiseaux nouveaux et rares de l’Amérique et des Indes. Paris: Dufour, 1801, volume 1 only (all published), half-title, 48 hand-coloured engraved plates (of 49), lacking plate 31
Together 2 works in 7 volumes, 4to (335 x 255mm.), contemporary half morocco, spines gilt, some spotting in all volumes, binding slightly rubbed and slightly faded
Together 2 works in 7 volumes, 4to (335 x 255mm.), contemporary half morocco, spines gilt, some spotting in all volumes, binding slightly rubbed and slightly faded
Literature
Anker 297 & 300; Nissen IVB 555 & 557; Ronsil 1780; cf. Zimmer, pp.391-2
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."