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Forbes, James
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Oriental Memoirs. London: Printed for the author by T. Bensley, 1813
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4 volumes, 4to (305 x 239mm.), half-titles, engraved frontispiece, 93 engraved or lithographed plates, many coloured by hand, 4pp. directions to the bookbinder and errata leaf, contemporary diced calf gilt, scattered spotting, leaf F in volume 4 restored, a few tears and repairs, bindings repaired and slightly rubbed, volume 1-3 rebacked retaining original spine, volume 4 with joints starting
Provenance
Leigh family, bookplates; Christie's London, 14 March 1984, lot 49
Literature
Abbey, Travel 436; Anker 148; Fine Bird Books p.75; Nissen ZBI 1409; Wood p.345
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
This work includes many finely hand-coloured plates of birds and other natural history subjects.