Lot 18
  • 18

Nees von Esenbeck, Theodor Friedrich Ludwig

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Vollständige Sammlung Offizineller Pflanzen [Plantae officinales oder Sammlung officineller Pflanzen]. Dusseldorf: Anstalt Arnz & Co., [1821-1828]
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 17 original parts (only of 18), folio (plates 490 x 314mm., text leaves 425 x 260mm), 408 lithographic plates by M. F. Weihe, J. W. Wolter, and P. W. Funke after A. Henry, the majority coloured by hand, loose as issued in contemporary wrappers with lithographed labels, [Cleveland Herbal 945, Great Flower Books,  p.69; Nissen BBI 1442; Pritzel 6662], occasional spotting or fraying

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."