Lot 164
  • 164

Norden, Frederik Ludwig.

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Voyage d'Egypte et de Nubie. Copenhagen: de l'Imprimerie de la Maison Royale des Orphelins, 1755
First edition, 2 volumes, folio (445 x 286mm.), 131 engraved plates (only, of 159), 13 with modern colouring, one with new caption added, and 29 engraved vignettes and initials, 3 with modern colouring, modern half calf, [Hilmy, II p.74; Weber, II 519], lacking 28 plates, lacking pp.33-36 in vol.1, long tear in a2 (vol.1) repaired, portrait cut down and mounted, library stamp on titles; sold not subject to return

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."