129 of 364 lots
Lot Is Closed
129
[NATURAL HISTORY]. A group of 5 oversized limited edition titles, comprising:
Estimate: $300-$400
Sold
$400
Timed Auction
The Collected Library
Description

[NATURAL HISTORY]. A group of 5 oversized limited edition titles, comprising:



1) THORNTON, Robert. Thornton's Temple of Flora. London: Collins, 1951. LIMITED EDITION, number 192 of 250 copies, signed by 3 contributors.

2) SITWELL, Sacheberall, et al. Fine Bird Books. London: Collins, 1953. LIMITED EDITION, number 80 of 295 copies, signed by 3 contributors.

3) MEE, Margaret. Flowers of the Brazilian Forests. London: Tyron Gallery, 1968.
LIMITED EDITION, number 235 of 500 copies.

4) HUNT, P. Francis and Mary A. GRIERSON. Orchidaceae. Berkshire: The Bourton Press, 1973. LIMITED EDITION, number 301 of 600 copies, signed by the authors and listing the subscriber's name on limitation.

5) CATESBY, Mark. The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands. Savannah: The Beehive Press, 1974. Text volume and suite of plates. LIMITED EDITION, one of 500 copies.

Together, 5 works in 5 volumes, all large folio, all in original bindings, most in slipcases or boxes, condition generally fine.



Property from the Estate of Peter Fortsas

Quantity
1