DONOVAN | The natural history of British birds, 1794-1798
DONOVAN, EDWARD
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS. LONDON: PRINTED FOR THE AUTHOR, AND FOR F. AND C RIVINGTON, 1794-1798
5 volumes, 8vo (233x 143mm.), 124 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary straight-grained red morocco, covers with Greek key and triple fillet borders gilt, occasional internal spotting or soiling, some wear to spine ends and joints, spines faded
There was an 11-year gap between the publication of volume 5 and 6; hence sets of the first five volumes were often bound up separately, as here.
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Nissen IVB 257
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DONOVAN, EDWARD
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS. LONDON: PRINTED FOR THE AUTHOR, AND FOR F. AND C RIVINGTON, 1794-1798
5 volumes, 8vo (233x 143mm.), 124 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary straight-grained red morocco, covers with Greek key and triple fillet borders gilt, occasional internal spotting or soiling, some wear to spine ends and joints, spines faded
There was an 11-year gap between the publication of volume 5 and 6; hence sets of the first five volumes were often bound up separately, as here.
LITERATURE:
Nissen IVB 257
To view Shipping Calculator, please click here
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
"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."