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Parkinson, John.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Paradisi in sole paradisus terrestris. Or a Garden of all sorts of pleasant flowers. London: [by Humfrey Lownes and Robert Young], 1629
- paper
Folio (314 x 210mm.), fine woodcut title by A. Switzer, portrait on verso of **6, woodcut decorations and illustrations, over 100 full-page, contemporary sheep ruled in blind with morocco label, [Henrey, p.282; Nissen BBI 1489; STC 19300], early ownership inscription of Ed. Byne, bookplate of Sir John Anstruther on verso of dedication, bookplate of John George Howe Drummond, Abbots Grange, A1 and final two leaves supplied, one or two tears and other minor wear, binding restored
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
One of the earliest English treatises on horticulture.