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Wilson, Alexander.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- American Ornithology; Or, the natural history of the birds of the United States. Philadelphia: Bradford and Inskeep and others, 1808-1825
- paper
Mixed edition (volumes 1-6 first edition, volumes 7-9 second edition), 9 volumes bound in 5, 4to (353 x 274mm.), 76 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary red half morocco gilt by Lesné, [Anker 533; Fine Bird Books, p.114; Nissen IVB 992], vol.6 with some browning and spotting, and a few text leaves with traces of ink offsetting
Provenance
Marcel Jeanson, bookplate, sale, Sotheby's Monaco, 16 June 1988, lot, 79, FF130,000
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
A fine copy of the most comprehensive American ornithology before Audubon, from the library of Marcel Jeanson. Wilson (1766-1813) was born in Paisley and emigrated to America in 1794. Encouraged by the naturalist William Bartram, Wilson resolved to publish a book figuring all known North American birds. The resulting nine-volume work included 268 species, twenty-six of which had not been previously recorded. Wilson died during the composition of the ninth volume, which was completed by George Ord.