Barnard, Edward Emerson.

2 volumes, oblong 4to (248 x 270mm.), half-titles, volume 1 with photogravure portrait frontispiece of Barnard, photographic plate, and 51 mounted silver prints, as issued, each with accompanying leaf of descriptive letterpress, volume 2 with 50 charts and tables, original tan buckram, flat spines lettered in gilt, portrait offset onto title (as always), small ink shelfmarks on spines, extremities a little rubbed

University of Wales at Bangor, bookplate and stamps

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

first edition. Edwin B. Frost (Barnard's colleague) who, together with Mary R. Calvert (Barnard's assistant), completed this publication after Barnard's death, states in the preface, "The long delay in appearance calls for an explanation... The attempts made with the photogravure and other processes did not give the assurance of uniformity that was desired, and finally the author was persuaded that actual photographic prints would be more satisfactory... than any other method of reproduction." Only 700 copies were produced and Frost states that Barnard personally examined each one of the 37,500 photographs.