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Lewin, William
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3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Lewin, William
- The Birds of Great Britain systematically arranged, accurately engraved, and painted from nature. London: J. Johnson, 1795-1801
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Second edition, large paper copy, 7 volumes bound in 4, small folio (356 x 245mm.), titles and text in English and French, 278 etched plates of birds and 58 of eggs, coloured by hand, contemporary diced russia tooled in gilt and blind, [Anker 306; Fine Bird Books, p.91; Nissen IVB 562], bookplates and other markings of Liverpool Public Library, occasional spotting, rebacked retaining original spine, lower cover of volume 3 soiled, some general wear to bindings
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
“Lewin etched and signed all the plates in the first three volumes of the second edition. Then, halfway through volume four, issued in 1797, plates signed by his sons start to appear. Plate 104–336 were done by Thomas, Thomas William, and John William Lewin” (Jackson, Bird Etchings).