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Roberts, David
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia. London: F. G. Moon, 1842–1849
6 volumes, folio (23 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.; 608 x 429 mm). Lithographed portrait of Roberts, 2 maps, 6 pictorial titles, 121 full-page plates, 120 text illustrations, all tinted lithographs by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, each with paper guards, extra-illustrated with a pencil drawing of the "Island of Philoe" after Roberts tipped-in to Egypt vol. 2; some foxing but generally confined to margins, volume numbers effaced in Holy Land vol. 3 and Egypt vol. 2, plate of "The Ravine" a bit short and "Obelisk of Luxor" spotting on verso showing through in Holy Land vol. 3, a few dampstains in Egypt vol. 3. Contemporary three-quarter brown morocco gilt-ruled, top edges gilt; corners and edges worn, a few scrapes and scuff marks.
6 volumes, folio (23 7/8 x 16 7/8 in.; 608 x 429 mm). Lithographed portrait of Roberts, 2 maps, 6 pictorial titles, 121 full-page plates, 120 text illustrations, all tinted lithographs by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, each with paper guards, extra-illustrated with a pencil drawing of the "Island of Philoe" after Roberts tipped-in to Egypt vol. 2; some foxing but generally confined to margins, volume numbers effaced in Holy Land vol. 3 and Egypt vol. 2, plate of "The Ravine" a bit short and "Obelisk of Luxor" spotting on verso showing through in Holy Land vol. 3, a few dampstains in Egypt vol. 3. Contemporary three-quarter brown morocco gilt-ruled, top edges gilt; corners and edges worn, a few scrapes and scuff marks.
Literature
Abbey, Travel 272 & 385
Condition
some foxing but generally confined to margins, volume numbers effaced in Holy Land vol. 3 and Egypt vol. 2, plate of "The Ravine" in Holy Land vol. 3 a bit short at bottom, a few dampstains in Egypt vol. 3. Contemporary three-quarter brown morocco gilt-ruled, top edges gilt; corners and edges worn, a few scrapes and scuff marks.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition of this monumental representation of the sites of the Near East which was an immediate success on publication. Never before had the ancient sites of Baalbec, Petra, Egypt, and the Holy Land been portrayed with such splendor or on such a scale. Roberts' meticulous draughtsmanship and Haghe's skillful and delicate lithography combined to make the work "the apotheosis of the tinted lithograph" (Abbey).