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Mayer, Luigi
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Mayer, Luigi
- Views in Egypt, from the original drawings in the possession of Sir Robert Ainslie, taken during his embassy to Constantinople. London: T. Bensley for R. Bowyer, 1801
- paper
First edition, folio (472 x 320mm.), 48 hand-coloured aquatint plates after Mayer, contemporary speckled calf gilt, later endpapers, occasional light spotting and offsetting (occasionally to plates), a little marginal soiling, corner of one text leaf torn (without loss to text), rebacked retaining original spine, slight loss from head and tail of spine, corners and edges slightly worn, lower joint partly split, slightly rubbed
Literature
Abbey, Travel 369; Atabey 785; Blackmer 1097; Colas 2018
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."