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Natural History and Gardening--
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Collection of eight volumes, comprising:
- paper
Evelyn, J. Sylva, or a discourse of forest trees [Pomona]. London, 1670, 2 parts in one volume, folio, a few engraved illustrations, later half calf, joints cracked; Sylva. London, 1679, folio, title printed in red and black, contemporary calf, rebacked--Withering, W. A Botanical Arrangement of all the Vegetables naturally growing in Great Britain. Birmingham, 1776, 2 volumes bound in 4, 8vo, half title, 12 engraved plates, 6 original watercolour drawings bound in, blank leaves bound in at beginning and end, contemporary calf, ?lacking title page to vol. 2, vol. 1 spine split, a little light marginal dampstaining, binding worn at extremities--Forsyth, W. A Treatise on the culture and management of Fruit Trees. London, 1802, 4to, 13 folding engraved plates, later half calf over contemporary boards--Hill, Sir J. The Family Herbal. Bungay, 1812, 8vo, hand-coloured engraved plates, later calf-backed boards (8)
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."