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Rhodes and Crete--Rottiers, B.E.A.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Description des monumens de Rhodes. Brussels, 1830-1828, 2 volumes (text and atlas), first edition of atlas, oblong folio (304 x 410mm.), second edition of text, 4to (256 x 195mm.), atlas with lithographed title, contents and 75 plates, 8 coloured by hand (as usual), text with half-title and errata leaf at end, near uniform nineteenth-century half morocco, [Atabey 1056; Blackmer 1450; Droulia 1474], some dampstaining towards end of atlas, text lacking portrait (as often) and with some leaves spotted and/or browned, binding somewhat rubbed
- paper
Spratt, T.A.B. Travels and Researches in Crete. London: J. van Voorst, 1865, 2 volumes, first edition, 8vo (223 x 136mm.), 2 engraved folding maps hand-coloured in outline and 17 plates (14 lithographed), illustrations in text, 2 advertisement leaves, original cloth gilt, [Blackmer 1590], bindings slightly worn
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."