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Society of Dilettanti.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Antiquities of Ionia. London, 1821-1840-1881
- paper
3 volumes (of 5), parts 1, 3 and 4, folio (575 x 385mm.), engraved title vignette to volume 1, illustrations and 146 (42+74+30) plates, maps and plans, [BAL RIBA cf.3123 (1769 edition), 3126, 3127; cf. Blackmer 1566], volumes 1 and 3: original boards, uncut, volume 4: contemporary red morocco-backed green cloth, some overall spotting, vols.1 and 3: boards detached, bindings slightly worn, vol.4: spine rubbed, edges bumped
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
First editions of volumes 3 and 4, second (revised and enlarged) edition of volume 1. These volumes are part of the Society of Dilettanti's greatest contribution to archaeology, based on Ionian researches conducted by Richard Chandler, Nicholas Revett and William Pars in 1764-66, William Gell, John Gandy and Francis Bedford in 1812-13 and R.P. Pullan between 1861 and 1869.