CURTIS, BOTANICAL MAGAZINE, 37 VOLUMES

Volumes 1-58 bound in 37, 8vo (222 x 144mm.), 3 uncoloured engraved plates, 3122 hand-coloured engraved plates, 264 folding, contemporary half russia, red morocco lettering-piece on flat spines, occasional light browning, a few plates almost detached, stitching loose on some early volumes, binding scuffed, extremities chipped, some spines darkened

Christie's, 25 June 1997, lot 297, £14,950

Nissen BBI 2350; Stafleu TL2 1290

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."

A significant selection from probably the most famous of all botanical periodicals.