- 132
The Levant
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 15 volumes on Palestine, the Holy Land, Syria and Lebanon, all 8vo and in original cloth, including:
- Paper
Egerton, F. Journal of a Tour in the Holy Land... for private circulation only. London, 1841, 4 lithographed plates, [Blackmer 536], upper cover slightly stained
Wilson, W.R. Travels in the Holy Land, Egypt, etc... fourth edition. London, 1847, 2 volumes, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by the author, 20 aquatint or lithographed plates, [cf. Blackmer 1822], binding somewhat rubbed and faded
Lynch, W.F. Narrative of the United States' Expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead Sea. Philadelphia, 1849, 2 folding maps, 28 plates, [Blackmer 1043 (note)]
Herbert, H.J.G., Earl of Carnarvon. Recollections of the Druses of the Lebanon. London, 1860, binding faded
Tristram, H.B. The Land of Israel; a journal of travels in Palestine. London, 1865, 2 folding maps, 4 coloured plates, 8 plain plates, illustrations
[Monteith, J.] Two Months in Palestine. London, 1870, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by the author, 14 plates or full-page illustrations, 6 coloured
all but the second FIRST EDITIONS, 8vo, original cloth (defects in condition as noted); and 8 others (15)
Wilson, W.R. Travels in the Holy Land, Egypt, etc... fourth edition. London, 1847, 2 volumes, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by the author, 20 aquatint or lithographed plates, [cf. Blackmer 1822], binding somewhat rubbed and faded
Lynch, W.F. Narrative of the United States' Expedition to the River Jordan and the Dead Sea. Philadelphia, 1849, 2 folding maps, 28 plates, [Blackmer 1043 (note)]
Herbert, H.J.G., Earl of Carnarvon. Recollections of the Druses of the Lebanon. London, 1860, binding faded
Tristram, H.B. The Land of Israel; a journal of travels in Palestine. London, 1865, 2 folding maps, 4 coloured plates, 8 plain plates, illustrations
[Monteith, J.] Two Months in Palestine. London, 1870, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by the author, 14 plates or full-page illustrations, 6 coloured
all but the second FIRST EDITIONS, 8vo, original cloth (defects in condition as noted); and 8 others (15)
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."