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Ionian Islands.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Two books and a collection of maps, prints, etc., including:
- paper
Gell, William. The Geography and Antiquities of Ithaca. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1807, first edition, 4to (305 x 235mm.), title-page with engraved vignette, 2 maps, one folding, 13 aquatint and/or engraved plates, 9 folding (some panoramas), modern morocco, stamped in gilt and black, uncut, [Blackmer 661; Atabey 484; Weber I, 13], occasional slight spotting, title a bit stained
[Grasset de Saint Sauveur, André. Voyage historique, littéraire et pittoresque dans les isles et possessions ci-devant vénitiennes du Levant; savoir: Corfou, Paxo, Bucintro, Parga, Prevesa, Vonizza, Sainte-Maure, Thiaqui, Céphalonie, Zante, Strophades, Cérigo et Cérigotte. Paris: chez Tavernier, an VIII (1800)], first edition, atlas volume only (without 3 text volumes), 4to (300 x 215mm.), 30 engraved plates and maps, one folding, contemporary tree calf gilt, [Blackmer 722; Atabey 517; Weber II, 593], binding slightly rubbed
and a collection of 18 maps, prints, etc., most of the Ionian Islands, including:
Levanto, Francesco Maria. Carta maritima della parte meridionale della Cefalonia com anche l'Isola del Zante. Genoa, [1664], 395 x 505mm., double-page engraved chart, coloured by hand
[Grasset de Saint Sauveur, André. Voyage historique, littéraire et pittoresque dans les isles et possessions ci-devant vénitiennes du Levant; savoir: Corfou, Paxo, Bucintro, Parga, Prevesa, Vonizza, Sainte-Maure, Thiaqui, Céphalonie, Zante, Strophades, Cérigo et Cérigotte. Paris: chez Tavernier, an VIII (1800)], first edition, atlas volume only (without 3 text volumes), 4to (300 x 215mm.), 30 engraved plates and maps, one folding, contemporary tree calf gilt, [Blackmer 722; Atabey 517; Weber II, 593], binding slightly rubbed
and a collection of 18 maps, prints, etc., most of the Ionian Islands, including:
Levanto, Francesco Maria. Carta maritima della parte meridionale della Cefalonia com anche l'Isola del Zante. Genoa, [1664], 395 x 505mm., double-page engraved chart, coloured by hand
Condition
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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."