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Gantz, John, and sons, publishers.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Descriptive to a set [sic] of aquatint coloured engravings: Illustrative of the festivals, wedding and funeral processions &c. of the people of India, the scenery in which are faithful representations of their streets about Madras. Madras: Vepery Mission Press (for John Gantz and sons), 1834
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First edition, 4to (264 x 210mm.), text volume: list of plates at end, without wrappers, title slightly soiled, some tears not affecting text, paper strips pasted on verso of final blank; accompanying plates: 8 (of 10) loose accompanying hand-coloured aquatint plates mounted on card, printed captions on the reverse, [not in Abbey], lacking plates 7 and 8; Ibid. 2 additional hand coloured aquatint plates by Gantz and sons of the same date from another series of prints (with printed captions on the reverse and numbered 9 and 10), [not in Abbey], some minor stains to mounts, adhesive marks on verso of plates from previous mounting in an album
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
Rare hand-coloured prints by John Gantz and sons. The Vepery Mission Press was founded by Johann Phillip Fabricius in 1761. John Gantz (1772-1853) and his two sons produced architectural and topographical watercolours and prints of buildings in the environs of Madras and studies of local customs and festivals, of which the present aquatints are a fine example of the latter.