Lot 7
  • 7

CANDOLLE, ASTRAGALOGIA, 1802

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Astragalogia nepe astragali, biserrulae et oxytropidis, nec non phacae, colutae et lessertiae, historia iconibus illustrata. Paris: Garnery, 1802
FIRST EDITION, folio (515 x 337mm.), half-title, 50 engraved plates, some light spotting, contemporary French red half morocco gilt, some light spotting

Literature

Dunthorne 242; Great Flower Books, p.53; Nissen BBI 319; Hunt, Redouteana 9; Stafleu TL2 984

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."

Catalogue Note

THE DERBY-DE BELDER COPY, ON LARGE PAPER, WITH PLATES BY PIERRE JOSEPH REDOUTÉ, engraved by Plée, Tardieu, and others.