Lot 330
  • 330

Huxley, Thomas Henry

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Works. New York: D. Appleton and Company, [c.1893-1894]
  • Huxley, Thomas Henry
  • Printed Books
9 volumes, 8vo, NUMBER 308 OF 1000 COPIES, "Author's edition", frontispieces, original half morocco, spines gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut

Condition

A fine copy
"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.
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Catalogue Note

Loosely inserted in one volume is a 4 page autograph letter dated 27 September 1869 from Huxley to Rev. W. Houghton (presumably the author of British Fresh-water Fishes), thanking him on behalf of his children and himself for the present of a book.