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Roberts, David
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia. London: F. G. Moon, 1842–1849
6 volumes bound in 3, folio (23 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.; 608 x 429 mm). Lithographed portrait of Roberts, 2 maps, 6 pictorial titles, 121 plates, 120 text illustrations, all tinted lithographs by Louis Haghe after David Roberts; without the subscriber's list, some mostly marginal foxing occasionally entering text or touching a plate, a few small marginal tears, dampstain in upper right portion of three plates and lower margin of title in last volume of "Egypt and Nubia." Contemporary three-quarter red morocco gilt-ruled, edges gilt; corners and edges worn, a few scrapes and scuff marks.
6 volumes bound in 3, folio (23 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.; 608 x 429 mm). Lithographed portrait of Roberts, 2 maps, 6 pictorial titles, 121 plates, 120 text illustrations, all tinted lithographs by Louis Haghe after David Roberts; without the subscriber's list, some mostly marginal foxing occasionally entering text or touching a plate, a few small marginal tears, dampstain in upper right portion of three plates and lower margin of title in last volume of "Egypt and Nubia." Contemporary three-quarter red morocco gilt-ruled, edges gilt; corners and edges worn, a few scrapes and scuff marks.
Literature
Abbey, Travel 272 & 385
Condition
6 volumes, folio (23 3/4 x 16 3/4 in.; 605 x 425 mm). Lithographed portrait of Roberts, 1 map, 6 pictorial titles, 240 lithographed plates all hand-colored and mounted on card, by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, the plates in "Holy Land" all guarded; occasional light marginal soiling, plates in "Egypt and Nubia" with some offset on facing text pages. Publisher's green (vols. 1–3) or red (vols. 4–6) morocco, with gold-tooled floral frames, spines richly gilt with gold-stamped titles, edges gilt.; edges and corners worn, some scuff-marks and scratches on covers, upper hinge of vol. 3 detached.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of this monumental representation of the sites of the Near East which was an immediate success on publication. Never before had the ancient sites of Baalbec, Petra, Egypt, and the Holy Land been portrayed with such splendor or on such a scale. Roberts' meticulous draughtsmanship and Haghe's skillful and delicate lithography combined to make the work "the apotheosis of the tinted lithograph" (Abbey).