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Renoüard de Bussierre, Marie Théodore.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Lettres sur L'Orient, écrites pendant les années 1827 et 1828. Paris: F.G. Levrault, 1829
first edition, 3 volumes (including atlas), 8vo (210 x 126mm.) and folio (490 x 322mm.), 3 folding lithographed maps in text volumes, 32 lithographed plates by Deroy, Bichbois, Villeneuve, Vanderburgh, Sabatier, Chapuy and Adam after Renoüard de Bussierre, text volumes in contemporary quarter blue calf, plates unbound in modern blue roan portfolio, older green morocco gilt label on upper cover, light spotting to plates (largely confined to margins), edges of some plates slightly creased and chipped, portions of spines of text volumes missing
Literature
Atabey 177; Blackmer 1410; Hilmy I, 160
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
This work describes a journey overland via Odessa to Constantinople, a residence there, and a tour through the Archipelago to Egypt where the author was resident for some time. Volume 1 contains a long description of Santorini and volume 2 is entirely devoted to Egypt.