- 397
Wallace, Alfred Russel
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 11 volumes, comprising:
- Paper
i) The Malay Archipelago. Macmillan and Co., 1869, 2 vol., second edition, plates, maps, illustrations, original green cloth gilt; ii) Tropical Nature, and other essays. Macmillan, 1878, FIRST EDITION, contemporary green calf prize binding by Relfe brothers, signature of J. Hassold on title and book label of Hugh Craggs; iii) another copy. 1878, FIRST EDITION, original cloth; iv) The World of Life. Chapman and Hall, 1910, FIRST EDITION, plates, illustrations, original cloth, slightly worn; v) The Journal of the Linnean Society, vol.X, no.42-43 [and vol.XX, no.120]. Longmans [&c.], 1868-1888, 3 issues containing articles by Wallace, original wrappers, backstrips slightly worn
and 3 others with contributions by Wallace (The Distribution of Life, Humboldt Library, no.64, 1885; The Zoologist, vol.17, 1859, and Journey to Explore the Province of Para, Annals and Magazine of Natural History, no.13, 1849), 8vo (11)
and 3 others with contributions by Wallace (The Distribution of Life, Humboldt Library, no.64, 1885; The Zoologist, vol.17, 1859, and Journey to Explore the Province of Para, Annals and Magazine of Natural History, no.13, 1849), 8vo (11)
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."