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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."
"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).