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Belzoni, Giovanni Battista.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Plates Illustrative of the Researches and Operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia. London: John Murray, 1822, second edition, 34 lithographed or engraved plates, maps and plans after Belzoni (with 44 images), 30 coloured by hand, 2 folding
- Paper
Ibid. Six New Plates Illustrative of the Researches and Operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia. London: John Murray, 1822, first edition, 6 hand-coloured lithographed plates, 4 folding
2 parts bound in one volume, folio (585 x 450mm.), contemporary half morocco, [Atabey 96; cf. Blackmer 117 (footnote)], the folding plates with old minor repairs, binding rubbed
2 parts bound in one volume, folio (585 x 450mm.), contemporary half morocco, [Atabey 96; cf. Blackmer 117 (footnote)], the folding plates with old minor repairs, binding rubbed
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
These plates accompanied Belzoni's account but were issued separately. In this copy the plate list has been annotated in a contemporary hand with page numbers referring to the text volume.