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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
- f. de titre latin, f. de préface en latin et f. de texte Q manquants, sans le feuillet de titre général 'Histoire des insectes de l'Amérique' présent dans certains exemplaires - pl. 30 à 33 et 56 remplacées par des planches en épreuve de la même édition, pl. 12 et 21 reliées tête en bas
Feuillets de texte souvent tachés, certains piqués, une quinzaine présentant des déchirures de 1 à 10 cm parfois restaurées, rares plis et mouillures marginales. Reliure très frottée, surtout aux coupes, coiffes et mors, coins endommagés, taches de colle aux angles des contreplats, gardes présentant des plis et déchirures.
- Latin title page, Latin preface leaves and text leaf Q missing. Without the general title leaf 'Histoire des insectes de l'Amérique' included in some copies - Plates 30 to 33, and plate 56, replaced with proof prints from the same edition, plates 12 and 21 bound backwards
Text leaves often stained, some foxing, about fifteen with tears of 1 to 10 cm sometimes restored, rare folding and marginal dampstaining. Binding heavily rubbed, especially at the edges, headcaps and spines, corners damaged, glue stains at the corners of the back covers, endpapers with creases and tears.
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