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Linden, Jean Jules.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Pescatorea. Iconographie des Orchidées. Brussels: Hayez, [1854]-1860
- paper
First edition, volume 1 (all published), folio (453 x 325mm.), half-title, list of plates, 48 hand-coloured lithographed plates, contemporary blue straight-grained morocco, elaborately tooled gilt, gilt turn-ins, gilt edges, [Great Flower Books, p.65; Nissen BBI 1196; Stafleu TL2 4622], Worthing Public Library, bookplate, presented by W.H.B. Fletcher, some spotting and browning, one plate with small stain to margin, half-title and upper cover detached, binding somewhat scuffed
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 eponymous title is after Jean Paul Pescatore (1797-1878), a wealthy Luxembourg-born orchid grower and horticulturalist. Linden’s co-editors were G. Lüddemann, J.E. Planchon, and H.G. Reichenbach.