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Edwards, George.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- A Natural History of Uncommon Birds [Gleanings of Natural History]. London: Printed for the author, 1743–1744 [but watermarks 1794-1805]
- paper
7 volumes, 4to (286 x 230mm.), text in English and French, 362 hand-coloured engraved plates, early nineteenth-century straight-grained citron morocco gilt, gilt edges, [Anker 124-126; Fine Bird Books, p.73; Lisney, p.128; Nissen IVB 286-288; Zimmer, p.201], some spotting, browning or offsetting, edges rubbed
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."
Catalogue Note
The posthumous edition of Edwards' fine work. Zimmer notes that in this edition the plates are normally reversed, although in the present copy they are the right way round. Zimmer also observes that "all the plates are exceptionally finely coloured and of softer finish than those of the original edition".