Moreno, Jose.

4to (292 x 205mm.), engraved title and 34 plates, maps and plans, including one double-page map, no text (see footnote), contemporary half sheep, plates slightly soiled, binding rubbed, lacking head and foot of spine

Blackmer 1153; Atabey 835 (footnote)

plates slightly soiled, binding rubbed, lacking head and foot of spine
"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."

"Tirage à part of Moreno: Viage à Constantinopla, Madrid, 1790. That this is a true tirage à part is indicated by the presence of the engraved subtitle, which does not occur in the ordinary edition, and by the fact that the head- and tail-pieces and the vignettes are included in the set of plates without letterpress. It is possible that this was not a commercial production but a  set of proofs of the plates, but this seems unlikely in view of the engraved subtitle" (Blackmer).

The text to these plates describes the voyage of the Spanish naval mission to Constantinople in 1784.