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Harris, Moses.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Aurelian. A Natural History of English Moths and Butterflies. London: Printed for the author and sold by J.E. Edwards, 1766 [but c.1839]
- paper
Fourth edition, proof copy (see note), folio (385 x 272mm.), engraved frontispiece, anatomical plate, 44 plates of butterflies, moths and plants, all coloured by hand, contemporary red half morocco gilt, [Lisney 236], occasional spotting, binding rebacked retaining original spine, 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
A rare proof copy of J.O. Westwood's 1840 edition, bound up using text sheets from the third edition of 1794 (Lisney 234). "After it was decided to publish a new edition of the Aurelian... proofs were, presumably, pulled from the original blocks of the frontispiece and plates, on glossy paper similar to that used in [the 1840 edition]. A proof of a new title-page and a printing of Westwood's systematic nomenclature was prepared, to which was added the text from an earlier edition" (Lisney, pp.167-168).