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Spilsbury, F.B.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Picturesque scenery in the Holy Land and Syria, delineated during the campaigns of 1799 and 1800. London: Thomas McLean, 1819
- paper
Second edition, folio (452 x 318mm.), 19 hand-coloured aquatint plates, each with blank leaf to prevent offsetting of text onto plates, modern half calf, original crimson morocco label gilt mounted on upper cover, [cf. Blackmer 1585; Abbey, Travel 381 (both first editions)], lacking list of plates at end, some slight spotting and occasional soiling
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
Spilsbury was the surgeon on board H.M.S. Tigre, which took part in the English campaigns against the French in Egypt and Syria. The plates include views of Acre, Sidon, Beirut, Mount Tabor and Tripoli.