- 72
Gell, William.
Estimate
1,800 - 2,400 GBP
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Description
- The Topography of Troy, and its vicinity. London: C. Whittingham for T.N. Longman and O. Rees, 1804
first edition, folio (424 x 267mm.), title with hand-coloured engraved vignette, dedication leaf, 28 hand-coloured plates and 2 maps, some folding, 13 engravings in the text, all but 2 coloured (the whole sequence numbered 1–45), two extra plain plates bound in, contemporary half morocco, title and dedication browned at foot, plate 36 with short tear at fold, binding repaired and recornered
Literature
Blackmer 660; Abbey, Travel 399; Atabey 483
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
Based on Gell's visit the Troad in 1801 with Edward Dodwell. Byron alluded to Gell's work in English Bards (1809): "Of Dardan tours let dilettanti tell, / I leave topography to classic Gell".