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Lewin, William
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The Birds of Great Britain. London: Printed for J. Johnson, 1795-1801
- paper
SECOND EDITION, LARGE PAPER COPY, 8 volumes bound in 4, folio (372 x 264mm.), text in English and French, 278 hand-coloured etched plates of birds and 58 hand-coloured plates of eggs, contemporary half morocco, spines gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, occasional slight soiling, some blotchy discoloration, damp-stained in upper outer corner at end of vol.6, binding slightly rubbed, lower cover of vol.6 somewhat affected by damp
Literature
Anker 306; Nissen, IVB 562; Woods, p.435; Zimmer, p.395
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"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."