Lot 17
  • 17

Brown, Thomas

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • A system of general ornithology. Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd, and London: John Murray, 1827
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, part one only (?all published), folio (385 x 280mm.), 6 hand-coloured lithographed plates only, original printed wrappers, wrappers a bit frayed

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."

Catalogue Note

Rare: not in Nissen, Anker or Zimmer; WorldCat locates one copy, also part one only