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Lhuyd, Edward.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Lithophylacii britannici ichnographia, sive lapidum aliorumque fossilium britannicorum singulari figura insignium. London: M.C., 1699
- Paper
First edition, presentation copy (see below), 8vo (198 x 125mm.), imprimatur leaf, 23 engraved plates of shells, crystals, minerals and fossils, one folding, contemporary calf, ownership inscription of Thomas Molyneux on p.1 with his note on flyleaf (detached) dated 1699 describing the gift of this book to him by the author; inkstamps of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, [Keynes, Lister 63; Wing L1946], flyleaves detached, browning and spotting, slight fraying, covers detached and scuffed, spine chipped at head and foot
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
Rare, one of only 120 copies printed. A statement on a leaf preceding the title states that 120 copies of this work were printed at the expense of Lord Somerset, Viscount Dorset, Drs C. Montague, Isaac Newton, M. Lister, T. Robinson, H. Sloan, Fr. Aston and Geoffrey Parisiensis. Only recorded twice at auction since 1979.