James Edward Smith
Icones pictae plantarum rariorum, descriptionibus et observationibus illustratae. London: J. Davis, 1790-1793
FIRST EDITION, folio (469 x 300mm.), dedications in Latin and English to the Marchioness of Rockingham, 18 hand-coloured engraved plates of flowering plants by James Sowerby without title as issued, text in Latin and English, contemporary brown half calf, some light spotting, upper joint starting to split, extremities slightly rubbed
This very rare work was issued in three parts without a title-page.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828), was an English botanist, and founder of the Linnaean Society. Smith bought Carl Linnaeus' entire collection of books, manuscripts and specimens, for £1,000, and established the Linnaean Society in 1788 after his grand tour, during which he visited numerous notable botanists and their collections. His own collection, supplemented by Linnaeus', became a famous destination for European botanists in its own right. He published numerous articles and books on the subject of botany, some of the most notable of which were in collaboration with James Sowerby
LITERATURE:Dunthorne 284; Great Flower Books, p. 76; Henrey 1345; Hunt 715; Nissen BBI 1859; Stafleu TL2 12.222
PROVENANCE:Bought from Raphael King, 1943Condition 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 Edward Smith
Icones pictae plantarum rariorum, descriptionibus et observationibus illustratae. London: J. Davis, 1790-1793
FIRST EDITION, folio (469 x 300mm.), dedications in Latin and English to the Marchioness of Rockingham, 18 hand-coloured engraved plates of flowering plants by James Sowerby without title as issued, text in Latin and English, contemporary brown half calf, some light spotting, upper joint starting to split, extremities slightly rubbed
This very rare work was issued in three parts without a title-page.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828), was an English botanist, and founder of the Linnaean Society. Smith bought Carl Linnaeus' entire collection of books, manuscripts and specimens, for £1,000, and established the Linnaean Society in 1788 after his grand tour, during which he visited numerous notable botanists and their collections. His own collection, supplemented by Linnaeus', became a famous destination for European botanists in its own right. He published numerous articles and books on the subject of botany, some of the most notable of which were in collaboration with James Sowerby
LITERATURE:Dunthorne 284; Great Flower Books, p. 76; Henrey 1345; Hunt 715; Nissen BBI 1859; Stafleu TL2 12.222
PROVENANCE:Bought from Raphael King, 1943Condition 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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