Segato, Girolamo and Domenico Valeriani.

first edition, 2 volumes bound in one, atlas volumes only, folio (495 x 330mm.), half-title and title to each volume, 160 numbered plates, of which 41 hand-coloured or tinted, 6 folding, contemporary brown half calf over marbled blue boards, uncut, dampstain to lower portion of plates, some spotting, binding slightly worn

Blackmer 1521; Gay 2266; Hilmy II, 301

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."

Segato, a chemist by profession, went to Egypt for a commercial firm in 1818. In company with Lorenzo Masi, an engineer, he explored and mapped a large area south of wadi Halfa and the Blue and White Niles. In 1836 and 1837, two octavo volumes of text were published to accompany these plates, entitled Nuova illustratzione istorico-monumentale del Basso e del Alto Egitto.