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Darwin, Erasmus
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 4 volumes, comprising:
- Paper
i) The Botanic Garden. Printed for J. Johnson, 1795, 2 parts in one volume, third edition, 21 engraved plates, including 2 plates by William Blake after Fuseli, nineteenth-century tree calf, book label of W.A. Foyle, Beeleigh Abbey, very occasional spotting or stains, neatly rebacked; ii) Zoonomia; or, the Laws of Organic Life. Printed for J. Johnson, 1794-1796, 2 volumes, FIRST EDITION, 6 coloured plates in volume one, 4 engraved plates in volume 2, contemporary calf gilt, upper joint of vol. 2 split; iii) Phytologia; or the Philosophy of Agriculture and Gardening. Printed for J. Johnson, 1800, FIRST EDITION, 12 engraved plates, contemporary calf, bookplate of Edward Coke, plates rather stained or marked, binding very slightly rubbed; 8vo (4)
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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 good collection of works by Erasmus Darwin.