- 375
Bradley, Richard
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The History of Succulent Plants... the second edition corrected. London: J. Hodges, 1739
- PAPER
5 parts in one volume, 4to (214 x 170mm.), each part with separate title-pages in English and Latin, printed recto/verso on one leaf or on 2 leaves, 49 engraved plates (numbered 1-50, no.26 and 27 on one page), contemporary calf, very browned, offset, one title loose and frayed, binding worn, rebacked
Provenance
John Blackburne Esq., Orford [Hall, Warrington], bookplate, bap.1694-1786, horticulturalist; Leman Saunders Sloman, bookplate
Literature
Henrey 491; Nissen, BBI 221; Stafleu TL2 699
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
RARE: ABPC records only two copies at auction. According to Stafleu the second edition has a new title-page (as here) but usually omits the separate part titles, which are still present in this copy. Henrey also notes a copy with fewer preliminary leaves to each part.