- 254
Egypt--Four
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- works, bound in 5 volumes, comprising:
- paper
Denon, D.V. Voyage dans la basse et la haute Égypte. Paris, 1802, 2 vol., folio (670 x 500mm.), 141 (of 143) plates on 140 (of 142) leaves, plate 67 in duplicate, some modern coloured plates, old cloth-covered boards, lacks plates 77 and 79, crudely rebacked and recornered
Norden, F.L. Voyage d'Egypte et Nubie. Copenhagen, 1755, first edition, 2 vol., folio (445 x 286mm.), 131 (of 159) engraved plates, 13 with modern colouring, one with new caption added, 29 engraved vignettes and initials, 3 with modern colouring, modern half calf, lacking 28 plates, lacking pp.33-36 in vol.1, long tear in a2 (vol.1) repaired, portrait cut down and mounted, library stamp on titles
Cailliaud, F. Voyage à l'oasis de Thèbes. Paris, 1821, 24 plates and maps, some coloured later, dampstained, some spotting, plate 24 inkstained, [bound with:] Jomard, E.F. Voyage à l'oasis de Syouah. Paris, 1823, 20 plates, a few coloured later, dampstained, some spotting, slight worming at end; 2 works bound in one, folio (425 x 285mm.), later half calf; the lot sold not subject to return
Norden, F.L. Voyage d'Egypte et Nubie. Copenhagen, 1755, first edition, 2 vol., folio (445 x 286mm.), 131 (of 159) engraved plates, 13 with modern colouring, one with new caption added, 29 engraved vignettes and initials, 3 with modern colouring, modern half calf, lacking 28 plates, lacking pp.33-36 in vol.1, long tear in a2 (vol.1) repaired, portrait cut down and mounted, library stamp on titles
Cailliaud, F. Voyage à l'oasis de Thèbes. Paris, 1821, 24 plates and maps, some coloured later, dampstained, some spotting, plate 24 inkstained, [bound with:] Jomard, E.F. Voyage à l'oasis de Syouah. Paris, 1823, 20 plates, a few coloured later, dampstained, some spotting, slight worming at end; 2 works bound in one, folio (425 x 285mm.), later half calf; the lot sold not subject to return
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."