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Roberts, David
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Roberts, David
- The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia. London: F. G. Moon, 1842-1849
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6 volumes bound in 4, folio (24 x 17 1/4 in.; 610 x 438 mm). Lithographed portrait of Roberts, 2 maps, 6 pictorial titles, 120 full-page tinted lithographed plates, 120 half-page lithographed text illustrations; light to moderate spotting in text and plates, marginal dampstains in vols 1 & 4, 2 plates in Egypt bound differently than Abbey (frontispiece of vol 2, no. 44 "Elevation of Abu Simbel" appears at the end, the "Interview" no. 87 is bound as frontispiece.) Publisher's binding: half morocco, gilt-stamped arms of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem with motto, "Deus vult" on upper covers; worn, book blocks loose in covers, cloth and morocco scuffed and torn.
Literature
Abbey, Travel 272 & 385
Condition
Worn, book blocks loose in covers, cloth and morocco scuffed and torn.
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.
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 draftsmanship and Haghe's skillful, delicate lithography combined to make the work "the apotheosis of the tinted lithograph" (Abbey).