Lot 65
  • 65

Gerning, baron Johann Isaac von.

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Description

  • A Picturesque Tour along the Rhine, from Mentz to Cologne. London: R. Ackermann, 1820
large paper copy, first edition in english, 4to (402 x 309mm.), 24 hand-coloured aquatint plates (watermarked 1817), text watermarked with dates 1816-1820, folding engraved map, hand-coloured in outline, list of subscribers, modern crimson half calf over red cloth boards, flat spine lettered in gilt, gilt edges, slight offsetting of text onto some plates

Literature

Abbey, Travel 217; Tooley (1954) 236

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."

Catalogue Note

a fine series of hand coloured views on the rhine. The German text was first published without illustrations in 1819.