Lot 317
  • 317

Twining, Elizabeth.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Illustrations of the Natural Orders of Plants. London: Joseph Cundall, 1849-1855
first edition, 2 volumes originally bound in one, folio (480 x 330mm.), 158 hand coloured lithographed plates (only, of 160) by Twining, disbound, lacking plates 81 and 82, volume 2 lacking all preliminaries and text for plates 81-83, some dampstaining and mildewing, mainly affecting plates 83-110, one or two of these defective, text block broken, sold not subject to return

Literature

Great Flower Books, p.78; Nissen BBI 2018; Stafleu TL2 15.410

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.
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