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Edwards, George.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Histoire naturelle de divers oiseaux [Gleanings of Natural History]. London: the author, 1745-1764
- PAPER
Mixed edition, 7 volumes, 4to (285 x 224mm.), Birds volumes 1 and 2 with French text, volumes 3 and 4 in English, the Gleanings in English and French, hand-coloured engraved frontispiece, plain engraved plate of a Samoyed (Birds volume 2), plain engraved portrait of the author (Gleanings volume 1), 360 hand-coloured engraved plates (of 362), contemporary straight-grained red morocco gilt, gilt edges, [Fine Bird Books, p.73; Nissen IVB 296, 288], lacks plates 166 and 314, some occasional offsetting, binding expertly rebacked
Provenance
Mark Masterman Sykes, Sledmere, book label and manuscript note; Earl of Carysfort, Elton Hall, 1894, engraved armorial bookplate at rear; Major Albert Pam, bookplate, sale, Sotheby's 7 May 1956, lot 37, £160, Lady Perth
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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."