Maund, Benjamin.

first edition, 13 volumes, 4to (215 x 175mm.), engraved additional title and printed title in each volume, dedication leaf "To Lovers of Botany" in volume 1, engraved dedication to Queen Victoria in volume 3, prefaces in all volumes bar 2 and 8 (?issued), 312 hand-coloured engraved plates after Mrs E. Bury, the Misses Maund and others, contemporary green morocco gilt, the covers with a central floral motif, surrounded by foliate border and double fillet borders gilt, gilt turn-ins and edges

Arpad Plesch, bookplate, sale in these rooms, 18 November 1974, lot 515

Nissen BBI 2222; Stafleu TL2 813

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."

a fine copy, from the plesch library. Many sets lack the preliminary material present here.