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Andrews, James and Louisa Anne Twamley Meredith.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Flora's Gems: or, the Treasures of the Parterre. Twelve Bouquets, Drawn and Coloured from Nature... with Poetical Illustrations. London: Charles Tilt, [before 1837]
first edition, folio (370 x 270mm.), half-title, hand-coloured lithographed additional title, 11 hand-coloured lithographed plates heightened with gum arabic, original grained cloth, with ornamental vase of flowers gold-stamped on both covers, spine and edges gilt, rebacked retaining part of original spine, later presentation inscription on flyleaf, occasional light foxing at beginning, lower corner of upper board worn
Literature
Dunthorne 13; Nissen BBI 35
Condition
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."
"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."