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Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck, Joseph Furst von
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Monographia generum Aloes et Mesembryanthemi. [Dusseldorf: Arnz and] Bonn: Cohen, 1836-1863
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 7 parts in 3 volumes, 4to (319 x 235mm.), 352 lithographic plates, some double-page or folding, partially hand-coloured, nineteenth-century leather-backed marbled boards, some foxing and staining, a few plates and leaves with marginal tears, a few repaired, some plates shaved catching image or caption, a few leaves short, binding rubbed at extremities
Provenance
Warren H. Corning Collection, Horticultural Classics, book label; Cleveland Botanical Library, sale, Christie’s New York, 4 December 2014, lot 167
Literature
Great Flower Books, p. 74; Nissen BBI 1720; Stafleu TL2 10.129; Stearn in Cactus Journal, 7, pp. 33-44 and 66-85
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
RARE. This work is a cornerstone of the taxonomy of succulents. Salm-Dyck's collection of living specimens was unrivalled in his time.