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Huxley, Thomas Henry
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 15 volumes, including:
- Paper
i) Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature. 1863, frontispiece, illustrations, modern green half morocco, slightly spotted, first few leaves and adverts repaired; ii) Lectures on the Elements of Comparative Anatomy. 1864, illustrations, signature of R[ichard] Norris Wolfenden (physician and oceanographer), cloth, worn; iii) Lessons in Elementary Physiology. 1866, original cloth; iv) An Introduction to the Classification of Animals. 1869, illustrations, original cloth, repaired; v) Lay Sermons, Addresses, and Reviews. 1870, original cloth, worn; vi) A Manual of the Anatomy of Vertebrated Animals. 1871, original cloth; vii) The Romanes Lecture 1893. Evolution and Ethics. 1893, contemporary half morocco, rubbed; viii) Laing, S. Pre-historic Remains of Caithness... with notes on the human remains by Thomas H. Huxley. 1866, plates, illustrations, original cloth, spine somewhat worn; ALL FIRST EDITIONS, 8vo; and 7 others, various sizes (15)
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."