Lot 3
  • 3

Dresser, Henry Eeles

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • A monograph of the coraciidae, or family of the rollers. Farnborough, Kent: published by the author, 1893
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, large 4to (370 x 280mm.), dedication leaf, list of plates, 27 hand-coloured lithographed plates, [Fine Bird Books, p.72; Nissen IVB 270; Zimmer, p.178]

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."