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Levaillant, Francois.
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- Histoire naturelle des oiseaux d’Afrique. Paris: Libraire de Gide fils, 1824
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6 volumes, folio (538 x 354mm.), 300 hand-coloured engraved plates by C.M. Fessard and J.L. Pereé after J.L. Reinold, printed in colours and finished by hand, later half morocco in period style, cf. [Anker 297; Nissen IVB 555 (first edition)], occasional spotting
Condition
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"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
An uncut copy. François Levaillant (1753-1824), was one of France's foremost explorers and ornithologists. He was opposed to Linnaean nomenclature, and would only name the new species he discovered in French. The first edition was published between 1796 and 1812. This imposing folio edition of 1824 is uncommon.
"Levaillant's most prominent work... it gives a comprehensive account of the birds of South Africa, based on Levaillant's personal experience and the collections he made during his journeys in that region" (Anker).
"Levaillant's most prominent work... it gives a comprehensive account of the birds of South Africa, based on Levaillant's personal experience and the collections he made during his journeys in that region" (Anker).