- 47
De Launay, Marie and Hamdy Bey.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Les costumes populaires de la Turquie en 1873. Constantinople: Imprimerie du "Levant Times & Shipping Gazette", 1873
First edition, 3 parts in one volume, folio (364 x 273mm.), 74 plates after photographs by Sébah, original cloth-backed printed wrappers, [Atabey 551; Blackmer 957 (under Launay)], paper flaw to blank corner of pp.73-4 with loss (not affecting text), binding somewhat worn
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 three parts of this work are devoted to Turquie d'Europe (including Greece), Iles ottomanes (including Cyprus, Crete and Rhodes), and Turquie d'Asie (including Mekkah and the Hejaz).