PARKINSON J., PARADISI IN SOLE. PARADISUS TERRESTRIS. 1904, SANGORSKI & SUTCLIFFE BINDING (1 VOL.)

folio, numerous black and white illustrations, white pigskin with leather joints by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, elaborately tooled in gilt with orange, green and brown onlays in a repeating rose and acorn motif, verso of each cover lined with vellum, spine gilt in compartments, final leaf includes explanation of binding signed by Stanley Bray, all edges gilt, collector's quarter pigskin green cloth folding box lined with silk, box worn with some minor soiling

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

A FINELY BOUND COPY OF PARKINSON'S BOTANICAL CLASSIC. [together with:] 4 loose pp. of correspondence and receipts about the book, as well as a photograph during the binding process, including a typed letter from Stanley Bray about the binding of this copy. "This photograph will, I think, convey the amount of time the craftsmen have spent on the hand-tooling. There are a total of 744 separate pieces of leather used on both covers." (27th October, 1954)