Lot 292
  • 292

Darwin, Charles

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • Darwin, Charles
  • Insectivorous Plants. John Murray, 1875
  • Darwin, Charles
  • Printed Book
8vo, FIRST EDITION, half-title, illustrations by Darwin and his sons, original green cloth, ruled in blind, lettered in gilt on spine, some very light rubbing to head and foot of spine, newspaper clipping (dated in ink 22 February 1877 and describing events around Darwin's 69th birthday) pasted to half-title

Literature

Freeman 1217; Norman 601

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."

Catalogue Note

A FINE COPY.