- 104
Belcher, Sir Edward--Hinds, Richard Brinsley, editor
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Sulphur. London: Smith, Elder, 1844
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes in 1, 4to (303 x 235mm.), (vol.1) [2], iv, [2], 150pp., 64 lithographed plates, 32 coloured by hand; (vol.2) [2], 72pp., 21 hand-coloured lithographed plates, total plates: 85, 53 hand-coloured, dark blue straight-grained half morocco, marbled boards and endpapers, a few neatly repaired tears
Literature
Anker 175; Hill (2004) 809; Lada-Mocarski 121; Nissen ZBI 290; Sabin 31945; Wood, p.386; Zimmer, p.304
Condition
A fine copy, a few neatly repaired tears
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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."
Catalogue Note
The zoological section of the account of the Sulphur’s voyage was written by J.E. Gray, John Gould, and J. Richardson, and was originally published in twelve parts. Sixteen of the ornithological plates are after Gould. The binding is uniform with lot 105.