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Dodwell, Edward
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Views in Greece. London: Rodwell and Martin, 1821
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FIRST EDITION, folio (540 x 363mm.), plain aquatint vignette on title, 30 HAND-COLOURED AQUATINT PLATES MOUNTED ON CARD, text in English and French, later straight grain red morocco-backed marbled boards, flat spine gilt, Belgian royal library stamps (see provenance), plates offset onto text, some light offsetting of text onto plates
Provenance
Bibliothèque Royale de Belgique (Brussels), small round ink stamp on title-page and to edge of each plate; "B.N. éch. 1976," small red ink de-accession stamp to title and verso of each plate
Literature
Abbey, Travel 130; Atabey 357; Blackmer 493; Weber I, 1110
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
ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS COLOUR-PLATE BOOKS ON GREECE. From the Belgian Royal Library.