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Lewis, John F[rederick].
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Lewis's illustrations of Constantinople made during a residence in that city &c in the years 1835-6. London: T. McLean, [1838]
first edition, folio (551 x 371mm.), lithographed title-page with vignette, lithographed dedication, 25 tinted lithographed plates by Lewis after Coke Smyth, original green morocco-backed cloth, spotting to some plates, a few plates loose, binding worn
Provenance
C[hristopher] T[homas] Tower (d. 1867), of Weald Hall, Essex, ownership inscription dated 1837; Guy Evans, bookplate
Literature
Abbey, Travel 394; Blackmer 1015; Atabey 722
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
The residence referred to in the title was not Lewis's, although following the publication of Illustrations of Constantinople he did later travel extensively in the East, but John Richard Coke Smyth's. Coke Smyth made his sketches during a two year stint in Constantinople as an unpaid attaché. He later accompanied the Earl of Durham to Canada in 1838 as drawing master to the Earl's daughters and some of his work during this visit was published by McLean as Sketches in the Canadas.