- 17
Blaquière, Edward.
Estimate
1,800 - 2,400 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Narrative of a Second Visit to Greece, including facts connected with the last days of Lord Byron. London: Geo. B. Whittaker, 1825, first edition, half-title, lithographed frontispiece of Athens from a drawing by J.D. Harding, folding facsimile letter in Greek, pencil annotations throughout, modern blue half calf gilt, annotations cropped
Ibid. Letters from Greece: with remarks on the Treaty of Intervention. London: James Ilbery, 1828, first edition, 2 parts, contemporary tree calf gilt
Together 2 volumes, 8vo
Together 2 volumes, 8vo
Provenance
Sefik E. Atabey, book label
Literature
Blackmer 150, – ; Droulia 822, 1547; Atabey 117, 118
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
Blaquière, a sea captain by profession, first met Byron in Genoa in 1823 and was converted by him to philhellenism.