Lot 195
  • 195

Stackelberg, Otto Magnus von.

Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • La Grèce. Vues pittoresques et topographiques. Paris: J.F. d'Ostervald, [1829]-1834
first edition, folio (514 x 367mm.), half-title, title (dated 1834) with lithographed vignette, and 12 (of 15) divisional titles each with lithographed vignette on india paper, 102 (of 111) lithographed plates, of which 24 double-page, mostly on india paper, additional livraison title (dated 1830) bound after half-title, red half morocco, flat spine gilt, lacking 9 plates, without the 26 leaves of text, some spotting and stains, a few plates browned and chipped at edges, recornered, repairs to spine, rubbed

Provenance

Henry Blackmer, book label

Literature

Blackmer 1593; Weber I, 1122

Condition

Condition 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."

Catalogue Note

"this is stackelberg's chef-d'oeuvre, and it is regarded by many as the most beautiful book of greek views" (Blackmer).