- 107
Belcher, Sir Edward--Adams, Arthur, editor
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Samarang. London: Reeve and Benham, 1850
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (313 x 240mm.), [iii]-xvi, Vertebrata: 44pp., 8 coloured plates; Fishes: 28pp., 10 lithographed plates; Mollusca: [iii]-x, 88pp., 24 hand-coloured lithographed plates; Crustacea: viii, 66pp., 13 lithographed plates, 4 coloured by hand, total plates: 55, 36 coloured by hand, half-title, dark blue straight-grained half morocco, marbled boards and endpapers
Provenance
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, blindstamps
Literature
Nissen ZBI 289
Condition
A fine copy
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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
VERY RARE zoological reports from the Samarang voyage. Americana Exchange records only two copies at auction since 1947.