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Roux, Joseph.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Receuil des principaux plans des ports et rades de la Mer Mediterranée. Marseille, 1764
Oblong 4to (168 x 223mm.), engraved title and 121 plates, printed table at end, contemporary calf, title and maps rather soiled, most with manuscript notes in Greek in upper margin, tear in no.66 with slight loss, binding somewhat worn
Literature
cf. Blackmer 1455; cf. Contominas 626; not in Atabey
Condition
the condition of this book is as described in the catalogue description
"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 atlas of ports and harbours in the Mediterranean, well-used by its owner, probably a Greek sailor in the late 1820s and early 1830s, includes plans in and around Corfu, Cephalonia, Zante, Navarin, Modon, Serigo, Poros, Port Lion (Athens), Milos, Paros, Salonica, Kassandra, Dardanelles, Marmora, Lemnos, Smyrna, Chios, Crete, Limasol, Famagusta and elsewhere.