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Woolward, Florence H.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Genus Masdevallia. Issued by the Marquess of Lothian… chiefly from plants in his collection of orchids at Newbattle Abbey… with additional notes by F.C. Lehmann. London and Grantham: R.H. Porter and Lyne and Son, [1890]-1896
- paper
9 parts (all published) bound in one volume, folio (445 x 317mm.), dedication leaf, errata leaf, double-page lithographed map of Central and South America, 87 hand-coloured lithographed plates, one double-page, wood-engraved head-pieces, contemporary green half morocco, gilt arms of the Society of Writers to the Signet on cover, spine gilt, gilt edges, [Great Flower Books, p.81; Nissen BBI 2185; Stafleu TL2 18.284]
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
This scarce monograph was issued in eight parts with each species depicted natural size. Miss Woolward remarks: ''It is no doubt advantageous in botanical work... that the person who makes the original drawing from nature should also lithograph the plates and indicate the colours to be used by the colourist, for, by this means, the work passes through fewer hands and is more likely to turn out accurate. I have therefore pursued this method throughout the present work, and have, besides, touched up the colouring of every plate sent out, numbering nearly 9000... Of the eighty cultivated species and varieties figured, sixty-three are from the Marquess of Lothian's collection of orchids at Newbattle Abbey'' (Introduction).