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Natural history.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 14 volumes, including:
Tournefort, J.P. de. Institutiones rei herbariae. Editio tertia. Paris, 1719, 3 volumes, 4to, engraved plates, contemporary mottled calf gilt
Porta, G.B. della. Phytognomonica. Frankfurt, 1591, second edition, 8vo, woodcut illustrations, later half morocco, some worming
Heresbach, C. Foure Bookes of Husbandry. London, 1601 (colophon dated 1600), small 4to, title with allegorical woodcut border, black letter, later calf, some headlines trimmed, rebacked
Speechly, William. A Treatise on the Culture of the Vine. London, [1805], second edition, 8vo, folding engraved plates, contemporary tree calf, spine worn with loss
and 8 others similar, including two volumes of Bewick's Birds
Porta, G.B. della. Phytognomonica. Frankfurt, 1591, second edition, 8vo, woodcut illustrations, later half morocco, some worming
Heresbach, C. Foure Bookes of Husbandry. London, 1601 (colophon dated 1600), small 4to, title with allegorical woodcut border, black letter, later calf, some headlines trimmed, rebacked
Speechly, William. A Treatise on the Culture of the Vine. London, [1805], second edition, 8vo, folding engraved plates, contemporary tree calf, spine worn with loss
and 8 others similar, including two volumes of Bewick's Birds
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."