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[Darwin, Charles and others]
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Nature. A weekly illustrated journal of science. Macmillan and Co, 1870-1918
- Printed Book
100 volumes in 51, 4to, numbers 1-2522 (4 November 1869 - 28 February 1918), general title to each collected volume, numerous illustrations, bound in pairs (excepting volumes III and IV which are bound in individually), near uniform green or blue morocco over cloth boards, spine in compartments each stamped with diamond motif in blind, red spine labels lettered in gilt with "Nature" and the volume number, apart from 4 volumes (35-36, 37-38, 39-40, 41-42) which are instead dated (these with speckled edges), mostly marbled edges, sold as a periodical, not subject the return, spines faded, spines of 2 volumes (71-72 and 73-74) cracked and worn, some rubbing to bindings (51)
Literature
Includes Freeman 1353, 1751, 1754, 1756, 1757, 1759-1764, 1766, 1768-1773, 1776, 1778, 1781, 1783-1792, 1794-1798, 1801, 1802, and 1804
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
These collected issues of the weekly periodical founded by Joseph Norman Lockyer in 1869 (and still being published today) contain numerous contributions by Darwin, including many letters.