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Pope, Arthur Upham and Phyllis Ackerman.
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Description
- A survey of Persian art from prehistoric times to the present. London: Oxford University Press, 1938-1939
edition de luxe, 9 volumes text and plates, 4to (379 x 278mm.), 1486 plates, some coloured, illustrations in text, original black half morocco, ink scrawl on p.16 of volume 1, p. xi of volume 3 lightly creased, corners of some volumes slightly bumped; [with:] index volume (published 1958), 8vo (214 x 133mm.), original cloth, dust-jacket, mark on verso of final endpaper, spotting to boards, dust-jacket rubbed
Literature
Ghani p.680 (reprint); Diba p.214
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
a fine de luxe copy of the most important and extensive work on persia art, with the index volume compiled by theodore besterman.
Pope began to gather material and contributors for this monumental work in 1926. It was published under the auspices of the American Institute for Iranian Art and Archaeology.
In this de luxe edition volumes 1-3 volumes are text and volumes 4-9 are plates. The plates are housed in half morocco boxes to match the text volumes.