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Roemer, Johann Jakob
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Roemer, Johann Jakob
- Genera insectorum Linnaei et Fabricii iconibus illustrata. Winterthur: Heinrich Steiner et socios, 1789
- Paper
4to (267 x 218mm.), hand-coloured engraving on title-page, p.37 with engraved surround, 37 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary green morocco-backed boards, flat spine gilt, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
"James Dalton, given by his friend Jas. Sowerby, F.L.S.", inscription on title-page. James Sowerby (1757-1822), Fellow of the Linnaean Society, was a natural history artist and the author of English Botany (1790-1814). In a few of his works, Sowerby mentions that the Rev. James Dalton has helped supply him with mineralogical and botanical samples from Yorkshire.
Literature
Hagen, Roemer 4; Nissen ZBI 3642
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
A beautiful example of Swiss entomology, with a fine provenance. The exquisite engravings were done by J.R. Schellenberg, who was both artist and entomologist himself. Johan Christian Fabricius, a student of Linnaeus, was considered the most influential entomologist of the eighteenth century; where Linnaeus favoured botany, Fabricius redressed the balance in favour of insects and corrected Linnaeus's genera.