Lot 4
  • 4

Moore, Thomas, and H. Honywood Dombrain, editors

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • The Floral Magazine. London: Lovell, Reeve, 1861-1871
  • paper
Volumes 1-10 [A COMPLETE SET OF THE FIRST SERIES], 8vo (245 x 165mm.), 543 hand-coloured lithographed plates numbered 1-560, including 17 double-page and/or folding (each counting as 2 numbers), contemporary green calf gilt, very occasional slight spotting (more so to plate guards), 2 plates with surface adhesion of plate guard (257 of vol.5 and 485 of vol.9), lacks part of spine label of vol.3, slight wear to spine of vol.7 

Provenance

H.E. Sherwin Holt, bookplate

Literature

Nissen BBI 2353

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."