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Darwin, Charles
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- Darwin, Charles
- On the various contrivances by which British and foreign orchids are fertilised by insects, and on the good effects of intercrossing. John Murray, 1862
- Darwin, Charles
- Printed Book
8vo, FIRST EDITION, one folding plate, illustrations in the text by G.B. Sowerby, 32pp. publisher's adverts dated December 1861 at end, original plum cloth, vertically lined, with gilt motif of an orchid on upper board, ruled and decorated in blind, spine lettered in gilt, spine faded, boards a little bumped, ink ownership inscription on title
Literature
Freeman 800 (variant a); see Grolier, Darwin (2004), p.22
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
The only Darwin work published by Murray between 1859 and 1910 not bound green cloth. The gilt motif on the binding was suggested by Darwin himself; writing to Murray before publication he asked, "Do you think of little Book with cloth back or pamphlet in paper? I ask because if former, [should] you like an orchid in gold; for in that case I could get Mr Sowerby to draw one..." (24 September 1861).