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Cornut, Jacques Philippe
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Canadensium plantarum, aliarumque nondum editarum historia. Cui adiectum est ad calcem enchiridion botanicum Parisiense, continens indicem plantarum, quae in pagis, silvis, pratis & montosis juxta Parisios locis nascuntur. Paris: Simon le Moyne, 1635
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (230 x 170mm.), engraved illustrations, contemporary vellum
Literature
Hunt 227; Nissen BBI 406; Sabin 16809
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
THE FIRST CANADIAN FLORA and, almost coincidentally the first flora of Paris and its environs. The latter, entitled Enchiridion, is described by Hunt as “a pioneer contribution to plant ecology”. Several hundred plants grouped according to habitat are listed. In the Canadian part some forty Canadian and north-east American plants are described for the first time. Cornut worked from plants sent back by the French settlers and those growing in the Jardin du Roi.