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Rothschild, Lionel Walter
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- A Monograph of the Genus Casuarius. With a Dissertation on the Morphology and Phylogeny of the Palaeognathae and Neognathae by W.P. Pycraft. [Extract from: Transactions of the Zoological Society of London, Volume XV, Pt.5]. London, Printed for the Society, 1900
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FIRST EDITION, folio (305 x 245mm.), pp.109-290 (complete), 18 hand-coloured lithographed plates of cassowaries, 4 osteological plates, 2 maps (partially hand-coloured), original blue printed upper wrapper bound in, contemporary half purple morocco, morocco spine label, original blue printed upper wrapper bound in, slight spotting, boards rubbed, neatly rebacked, repairs to corners
Literature
Anker 548; Nissen IVB 796; Wood p 543
Condition
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."
"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
A "beautifully illustrated treatise" (Wood) on the cassowary, a large, colourful, and flightless bird native to New Guinea, Northern Australia and surrounding islands.