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Bateman, James.
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4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A Monograph of Odontoglossum. London: L. Reeve & Co., [1864]-1874
- paper
First edition, folio (558 x 388mm.), half-title, dedication leaf, list of plates, 30 hand-coloured lithographed plates printed by Vincent Brooks after W.H. Fitch, contemporary green half morocco, by Morrell, spine gilt, top edge gilt, others uncut, [Nissen BBI 88; Great Flower Books, p.49; Stafleu TL2 343], bookplate and inkstamp on verso of title of Worthing Public Library, presented by W.H.B. Fletcher, some occasional spotting, binding 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
''The range of the genus Odontoglossum is of a peculiar character, being at once restricted and extensive. It is restricted, for it never leaves the Andes, and it is extensive, for it is found in all parts of that vast mountain-chain... As yet no species has ever been met with at a lower elevation than 2500 feet above sea-level... Like the humming-birds which frequent the same mountains, and vie with them in beauty, nearly all the Odontoglossa are exceedingly local, and in this way two of the most beautiful species eluded discovery for many years, even in a region supposed to be well explored by collectors'' (Introduction).
''Fitch here shows incredible ability in dealing with complicated botanical specimens'' (Blunt, Great Flower Books).
''Fitch here shows incredible ability in dealing with complicated botanical specimens'' (Blunt, Great Flower Books).