Flandin, Eugene, and Pascal Coste

FIRST EDITION, 2 parts (Ancienne and Moderne) in 6 volumes (comprising one volume of text and 5 of plates), folio (620 x 440mm.), 344 plates, all volumes with half-titles, printed titles and contents leaves at end, bound in uniform contemporary half morocco, spines gilt, top edges gilt, occasional spotting, bindings slightly rubbed; the set comprising:

Perse ancienne, one vol. text and 4 vol. plates, 243 engraved plates (numbered 1-229, with 16 bis plates - nos. 17, 23, 26, 27, 31, 41, 122, 135, 148, 157, 164, 168, 181, 181ter, 192 and 193; plate 150-151 joined as one plate, plate 187 never printed), 13 double-page, 2 printed in colour



Perse moderne, one vol. plates, engraved double-page map and 100 lithographed plates (numbered 1-100, 31 with two images), without the two 8vo text vol. (as often)

Mr Rapilly, manuscript note tipped into first volume regarding the binding of these volumes

Wilson p.72; cf. Ghani p.641; not in Atabey or Blackmer

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."

RARE. Voyage en Perse comprises two parts, Perse ancienne and Perse moderne, the latter including some of the finest depictions of the country in the nineteenth century.