- 252
(Near East)
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- paper and ink
Two atlases only containing lithographed views and plans of the Near East, with an emphasis on Constantinople and Egypt:
Renouard de Bussièrre, Marie Théodore. Lettres sur L'Orient. Paris & Strasbourg: F. G. Levrault, 1829. 27 (of 32) lithographed plates printed on india paper (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.; 303 x 230 mm) and mounted on larger paper stock; light scattered foxing, occasionally migrating to plates. Printed green paper wrapper; edges frayed and soiled. Atabey 177 — Andreossy, Antoine François. Constantinople et le Bosphore de Thrace. Paris: Théophile Barrois & Benajmin Duprat, 1828. 4 folio text leaves, 10 lithographed plans and views; marginal fraying and soiling to some of the plates, marginal soiling to text leaves. Printed grey wrappers, a few tears at center fold. Atabey 22; Blackmer 33.
Renouard de Bussièrre, Marie Théodore. Lettres sur L'Orient. Paris & Strasbourg: F. G. Levrault, 1829. 27 (of 32) lithographed plates printed on india paper (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.; 303 x 230 mm) and mounted on larger paper stock; light scattered foxing, occasionally migrating to plates. Printed green paper wrapper; edges frayed and soiled. Atabey 177 — Andreossy, Antoine François. Constantinople et le Bosphore de Thrace. Paris: Théophile Barrois & Benajmin Duprat, 1828. 4 folio text leaves, 10 lithographed plans and views; marginal fraying and soiling to some of the plates, marginal soiling to text leaves. Printed grey wrappers, a few tears at center fold. Atabey 22; Blackmer 33.
Condition
Renouard de Bussièrre, Marie Théodore. Lettres sur L'Orient. Paris & Strasbourg: F. G. Levrault, 1829. 27 (of 32) lithographed plates printed on india paper (11 3/4 x 8 7/8 in.; 303 x 230 mm) and mounted on larger paper stock; light scattered foxing, occasionally migrating to plates. Printed green paper wrapper; edges frayed and soiled. Atabey 177 — Andreossy, Antoine François. Constantinople et le Bosphore de Thrace. Paris: Théophile Barrois & Benajmin Duprat, 1828. 4 folio text leaves, 10 lithographed plans and views; marginal fraying and soiling to some of the plates, marginal soiling to text leaves. Printed grey wrappers, a few tears at center fold. Atabey 22; Blackmer 33.
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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.