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Empson, Charles
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
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Narratives of South America; illustrating Manners, Customs, and Scenery. London: A.J. Valpy & William Edwards for the Author, 1836
Folio (14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.; 362 x 268 mm). 14 etched plates after paintings by Empson, 1 engraved plate printed in brown by and after G.B. Sowerby, all hand-colored with tissue guards; text leaves with some marginal spotting, some marginal soiling on plates. Modern three-quarter red morocco gilt, top edge gilt, in a red cloth slipcase.
Folio (14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.; 362 x 268 mm). 14 etched plates after paintings by Empson, 1 engraved plate printed in brown by and after G.B. Sowerby, all hand-colored with tissue guards; text leaves with some marginal spotting, some marginal soiling on plates. Modern three-quarter red morocco gilt, top edge gilt, in a red cloth slipcase.
Literature
Tooley 210; Abbey, Travel 702 note; Sabin 22548 note
Condition
some marginal spotting
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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
The rare large paper copy of the first edition, with hand-colored plates, not seen by Abbey. Empson spent three years in the Americas travelling and working with the engineer Robert Stephenson. The text consists of twelve narratives providing a series of informative vignettes of South American life. This issue does not include the first Coleopotera plate found in the 8vo issue.