James Andrews and Louisa Anne Twamley
Flora's Gems, or, the treasures of the parterre. Twelve bouquets, drawn and coloured from nature... with poetical illustrations. London: Charles Tilt, [before 1837]
First edition, large 4to (369 x 275mm.), half-title, hand-coloured additional title, dedication to Her Royal Highness the Princess Victoria, 11 hand-coloured lithographed plates heightened with gum arabic, original dark brown cloth, rebacked with morocco, gilt edges, yellow endpapers, spotting and dampstaining affecting lower margins of last few plates, covers stained, repaired at extremities
For another copy, see previous lot.
LITERATURE:Dunthorne 13; Nissen BBI 35Condition reportCondition 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."
James Andrews and Louisa Anne Twamley
Flora's Gems, or, the treasures of the parterre. Twelve bouquets, drawn and coloured from nature... with poetical illustrations. London: Charles Tilt, [before 1837]
First edition, large 4to (369 x 275mm.), half-title, hand-coloured additional title, dedication to Her Royal Highness the Princess Victoria, 11 hand-coloured lithographed plates heightened with gum arabic, original dark brown cloth, rebacked with morocco, gilt edges, yellow endpapers, spotting and dampstaining affecting lower margins of last few plates, covers stained, repaired at extremities
For another copy, see previous lot.
LITERATURE:Dunthorne 13; Nissen BBI 35Condition reportCondition 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."
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