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Donovan, Edward
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Donovan, Edward
- A collection of 5 works, uniformly bound in 20 volumes, comprising:
- paper
The Natural History of British Birds. London: for the author, 1794-1818, 10 volumes bound in 5, 244 hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen IVB 257]
The Natural History of British Fishes. London: for the author, 1802-1808, 5 volumes bound in 3, 120 hand-coloured engraved plates [Nissen ZBI 1141]
The Natural History of British Shells. London, for the author, 1804-1803, 5 volumes bound in 3, 72 hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen ZBI 1147]
A Natural History of British Insects. London: for the author, 1804-1813, 16 volumes bound in 8, 576 hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen ZBI 1142]
The Natural History of British Quadrupeds. London: for the author, 1820, 3 volumes bound in 1, hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen ZBI 1146]
Together 20 volumes, 8vo (222 x 132mm.), uniform contemporary calf, covers with borders in gilt and blind, spines gilt with green morocco labels, bookplate of Miss Ridge, St Lawrence, a few plates browned, some light rubbing and wear to bindings
The Natural History of British Fishes. London: for the author, 1802-1808, 5 volumes bound in 3, 120 hand-coloured engraved plates [Nissen ZBI 1141]
The Natural History of British Shells. London, for the author, 1804-1803, 5 volumes bound in 3, 72 hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen ZBI 1147]
A Natural History of British Insects. London: for the author, 1804-1813, 16 volumes bound in 8, 576 hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen ZBI 1142]
The Natural History of British Quadrupeds. London: for the author, 1820, 3 volumes bound in 1, hand-coloured engraved plates, [Nissen ZBI 1146]
Together 20 volumes, 8vo (222 x 132mm.), uniform contemporary calf, covers with borders in gilt and blind, spines gilt with green morocco labels, bookplate of Miss Ridge, St Lawrence, a few plates browned, some light rubbing and wear to bindings
Condition
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"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."