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Deschamps, Paul.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Les châteaux de croisés en Terre Sainte. Paris: Libraire Orientaliste Paul Geuthner, 1934-1973
first edition, 3 volumes bound in 6 (3 text volumes, 3 plate volumes), 4to (273 x 212mm.), 321 plates printed recto and verso, 44 plans, mostly folding, 2 folding maps, text bound in original printed wrappers or boards, the plates loose as issued in original board folders with ties, first two text volumes repaired at spines
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
rare. The unsurpassed work on crusader castles: "it has claims to be the finest monograph ever produced" on the subject (Hugh Kennedy). Volume 2 (text) is inscribed by the author to Louis Hautecoeur.