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Harris, Moses
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- The Aurelian: or, natural history of English Insects; namely, moths and butterflies. Together with the plants on which they feed. London: printed for the author, 1778 (watermarks 1794–1811)
- paper
Second edition, folio (455 x 290mm.), hand-coloured engraved frontispiece, engraved title vignette, text in English and French, hand-coloured engraved key plate, 44 hand coloured engraved plates, index leaf at end, contemporary green half morocco, green morocco lettering piece on upper cover, joints repaired
Literature
Lisney 233; Nissen ZBI 1835
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."
"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
"FROM AN ARTISTIC VIEWPOINT [The Aurelian] is WITHOUT DOUBT UNSURPASSED IN THE LITERATURE OF BRITISH ENTOMOLOGY, and anyone fortunate enough to possess a copy must give it pride of place in the library. Moses Harris rarely copied other illustrators, but his insects were drawn and coloured ad vivum, usually from specimens collected on his frequent field excursions. . ." (Robert Mays, The Aurelian, 1986).