Lot 327
  • 327

Hooker, Joseph Dalton

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Hooker, Joseph Dalton
  • 'A Century of Indian Orchids selected from Drawings in the Herbarium of the Botanic Garden, Calcutta' [within Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden, Calcutta, Vol. V], Callcutta: Bengal Secretariat Press and London: B. Quaritch et al., 1895
  • Hooker, Joseph Dalton
  • Printed Book
folio, title-page, descriptions and index, 101 lithographic plates, contemporary half morocco, loss and tears to brittle leaves, numerous repairs, plates spotted, binding worn, repairs to hinges

Literature

Stafleu and Cowan 2984

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

This volume includes the general periodical title, dedication, preface, a frontispiece and memoir of William Roxburgh.