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Mayer, Luigi.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- [half-title] Views in Egypt, Palestine, and other parts of the Ottoman Empire. [London], 1804, comprising:
Ibid. Views in Egypt from the Original Drawings in the possession of Sir Robert Ainslie. London: Thomas Bensley, 1804, second edition, dedication, 48 hand-coloured aquatint plates
Ibid. Views in Palestine. London: T. Bensley, 1804, 24 hand-coloured aquatint plates
Ibid. Views in the Ottoman Empire, chiefly in Caramania, a part of Asia hitherto unexplored. London: R. Bowyer, 1803, titles in English and French, 24 hand-coloured aquatint plates
Together 3 volumes bound in one, folio (470 x 322mm.), contemporary diced russia gilt, gilt edges, occasional offsetting of text onto plates, rebacked retaining original spine
Ibid. Views in Palestine. London: T. Bensley, 1804, 24 hand-coloured aquatint plates
Ibid. Views in the Ottoman Empire, chiefly in Caramania, a part of Asia hitherto unexplored. London: R. Bowyer, 1803, titles in English and French, 24 hand-coloured aquatint plates
Together 3 volumes bound in one, folio (470 x 322mm.), contemporary diced russia gilt, gilt edges, occasional offsetting of text onto plates, rebacked retaining original spine
Literature
Blackmer 1097 (1801 edition), 1099, 1098; Abbey, Travel 369; Atabey 785 (1801 edition), 786
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."