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Haeckel, Ernst
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Arabische Korallen. Ein Ausflug nach den Korallenbanken des Rothen Meeres und ein Blick in das Leben der Korallenthiere. Berlin: Georg Reimer, (1875)-1876
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (360 x 265mm.) additional lithographed title, 5 plates (3 chromolithographed, 2 lithographed), original cloth-backed boards, minor spotting, rebacked retaining most of original spine, stained
Literature
Nissen ZBI 1780
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
Rare. Haeckel, the great biologist known as the ''Darwin of Germany'', travelled to Egypt and Asia Minor in 1873 and visited the coral banks of Tur in the Red Sea.