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Ravenscroft, Edward
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- The Pinetum Britannicum. A descriptive account of hardy coniferous trees. Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood, [1863]-1884
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, folio (555 x 415mm.), dedication leaf, list of subscribers, errata slip, 48 hand-coloured lithographed plates, 4 mounted albumen prints, one engraved plate of maps, 643 wood-engraved illustrations in the text, contemporary green half morocco gilt, gilt edges, some spotting, heavy in a few places, bindings with rubbing and wear
Provenance
Marquis of Lothian, Newbattle Abbey (fifth name on list of subscribers); thence by descent
Literature
Great Flower Books, p.71; Nissen BBI 1588; Stafleu TL2 8685
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."
Catalogue Note
A SUBSCRIBER’S COPY OF ONE OF THE GREAT CONIFEROUS ICONOGRAPHIES OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. The plates were based on designs by W. Richardson, J. Black, R.K. Greville, and J. Wallace.