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Pott, Paul Edler von.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Expedition S.M. Schiff "Pola" in das Rothe Meer nördlichte [- südliche] hälfte. October 1895 - Mai 1896 [- September 1897 - März 1898] beschreibender theil. Vienna: aus der Kaiserlich-Königlichen Hof und Staatsdruckerei, 1898-1899
first edition, 2 volumes, 4to (295 x 230mm.), 3 folding maps of the Red Sea region and 23 photographic views (including panoramas) on 8 double-page plates, publisher's printed boards, extremities slightly rubbed
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
a fine copy. rare. An important early oceanographic survey of the Red Sea, including the Gulf of Suez and Gulf of Aqaba, performed by Austrian researchers with the deep sea research vessel "Pola", in 1895-1896 and 1897-1898. The photographs show views along the coasts of Arabia, Egypt, East Africa and Yemen.