Sonnini, Charles Nicolas.

first edition, 3 volumes (2 text and one atlas), 8vo (200 x 124mm.) and small folio (330 x 257mm.), half-titles in the text volumes, atlas with large folding engraved map, hand-coloured in outline, folding facsimile and 5 engraved plates, text bound in contemporary mottled calf, ropework gilt border on covers, yellow edges, atlas bound in contemporary half calf, atlas volume rubbed, joints cracking

Sir John E. Swinburne Bart, Capheaton, bookplate

not in Blackmer or Contominas; Cobham-Jeffery p.58; Weber II, 581; Atabey 1156

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."

Despite the broad sweep of the title Sonnini's travels in 1778-1780 were largely confined to Crete, Cyprus, Rhodes and the Aegean, where he visited many of the Cyclades and Dodecanese Islands. The only major towns visited by Sonnini were coastal ones such as Smyrna and Thessalonika, and then only briefly owing to the plague which was then raging.