Lot 38
  • 38

Wagler, Joannes Georg.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Descriptiones et icones amphibiorum. Munich: J.G. Cotta, [1828]-1833
  • paper
First edition, 3 parts in 2 volumes, folio (445 x 290mm.), 36 hand-coloured engraved plates, volume one bound in nineteenth-century half calf, volume 2 in original wrappers, inkstamps and blindstamps of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, [Nissen ZBI 4303; not in Wood], some soiling, dampstaining and fraying, severe in places, last leaf torn with slight loss, bindings worn and defective

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."