Zorn, ed., and [Jacquin] | Dreyhundert auserlesene Amerikanische Gewachse, 1785-88, 3 volumes
ZORN, JOHANNES (EDITOR)--[JACQUIN, NICOLAS JOSEPH]
Dreyhundert auserlesene Amerikanische Gewachse nach Linneischer Ordnung. Nuremberg: Raspische Buchhandlung, 1785-88
FIRST EDITION, 6 parts bound in 3 volumes, 8vo (194 x 123mm.), 300 hand-coloured engraved plates, brown half calf, speckled boards, a few leaves trimmed, slightly worn at extremities
This work is "composed chiefly of reduced copies of plates (264) of Jacquin's Selectorum stirpium Americanarum historia, with explanations of the plates" (Sabin).
LITERATURE:
Sabin 35519; Nissen BBI 2204
PROVENANCE:
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748–1836), possibly from his library, inscription to front free endpaper dated 1858; "Museum d'Histoire Naturelle", ink stamps
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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.
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ZORN, JOHANNES (EDITOR)--[JACQUIN, NICOLAS JOSEPH]
Dreyhundert auserlesene Amerikanische Gewachse nach Linneischer Ordnung. Nuremberg: Raspische Buchhandlung, 1785-88
FIRST EDITION, 6 parts bound in 3 volumes, 8vo (194 x 123mm.), 300 hand-coloured engraved plates, brown half calf, speckled boards, a few leaves trimmed, slightly worn at extremities
This work is "composed chiefly of reduced copies of plates (264) of Jacquin's Selectorum stirpium Americanarum historia, with explanations of the plates" (Sabin).
LITERATURE:
Sabin 35519; Nissen BBI 2204
PROVENANCE:
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748–1836), possibly from his library, inscription to front free endpaper dated 1858; "Museum d'Histoire Naturelle", ink stamps
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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.