Lot 150 · Valuable Books and Manuscripts
Instructions for collecting and preserving insects: particularly moths and butterflies . London: George Pearch, 1771. [Bound after:] The complete fisherman: or universal angler containing full directions for taking all kinds of river fish . London: Fielding and Walker, 1778.
Curtis, William. 1746-1799. · John Dickin (of Water Upton; ink ownership inscription) – T.J. Dillon (bookplate)
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- Estimate
- £1,000–£1,500 hammer ≈ $1,291–$1,936
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Valuable Books and Manuscripts, London · 12 July 2023
- Dimensions
- 2 works in one, octavo (179 x 105mm). First work with engraved frontispiece; second work with folding engraved plate (occasional minor staining). Modern calf
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3345015
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Curtis, William. 1746-1799., Instructions for collecting and preserving insects: particularly moths and butterflies . London: George Pearch, 1771. [Bound after:] The complete fisherman: or universal angler containing full directions for taking all kinds of river fish . London: Fielding and Walker, 1778. Christie's, 12 Jul 2023, lot 150. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3345015.
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Curtis, William. 1746-1799., Instructions for collecting and preserving insects: particularly moths and butterflies . London: George Pearch, 1771. [Bound after:] The complete fisherman: or universal angler containing full directions for taking all kinds of river fish . London: Fielding and Walker, 1778. Christie's, 12 Jul 2023, lot 150. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3345015.
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