- 2059
DANIEL GIRAUD ELLIOT. A MONOGRAPH OF THE PITTIDÆ, OR FAMILY OF ANT THRUSHES. NEW YORK: [1861–] 1863
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8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- A Monograph of the Pittidæ, or Family of Ant Thrushes. New York: D. Appleton, [1861–] 1863
Folio (22 x 13 3/8 in.; 558 x 340 mm; mounted on guards). 31 fine handcolored lithographed plates after Elliot, P. Oudart, Maubert, and Mensel, by Bowen & Co. and C. F. Tholey, dedication leaf, list of subscribers, list of plates; some light offsetting. Half red morocco gilt; some wear at extremities.
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.