Shaw, George, and Frederick P. Nodder

Volumes 1-11 (of 24), 8vo (240 x 138mm.), engraved dedication and 444 plates, all but about 3 (including dedication) coloured by hand, contemporary red half morocco, spines gilt, slight damp-staining in vol.2, bindings slightly rubbed

Queen Charlotte [Sophia] (1744-1818), consort of King George III, volumes inscribed "The Queen", and bookplate ("S" within beaded oval, surmounted by a crown); Princess Sophia (1777-1848), daughter of Queen Charlotte, signature on titles

Anker 467; Casey Wood, p.565; Lisney 312-322; Nissen IVB 869

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."

THE DEDICATION COPY. Volume 1, which has the printed dedication "to the most illustrious princess, Charlotte, queen of Great Britain", is inscribed in a secretarial hand on the endleaf "The Queen", and has her bookplate. All the other volumes have her bookplate, and with the exception of vol.6 are similarly inscribed. In addition they have the signature on the title of Sophia (the queen's daughter).

After her death most of Queen Charlotte's extensive library and personal possessions, left to her four youngest daughters (including Sophia), were sold at auction in the first few months of 1819 in order to clear her debts.

The Naturalist's Miscellany includes illustrations of birds, fish, butterflies, lithophytes, insects, reptiles and other animals.