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Wood, Robert.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
Les Ruines de Palmyre, autrement dite Tedmor au Désert. Londres, A. Millar, 1753 ; in-folio (540 x 375 mm) veau blond, triple filet doré en encadrement, dos à nerfs orné.
Première édition française.
57 planches dont un panorama dépliant de Palmyre, 3 planches épigraphiques dans le texte portant 13 inscriptions gravées par Gibson, planches gravées par P. Fourdriner, Thomas Major, J.S. Muller d'après le dessin de Borra.
Important ouvrage sur la découverte de la cité Tedmor de Palmyre, une des cités englouties.
"This is one of the most important architectural source books of the eighteenth centhury".
Reliure usagée, mors fendus, coins écrasés.
Blackmer, 1834, pour l'édition française. Pas dans Atabey.
Première édition française.
57 planches dont un panorama dépliant de Palmyre, 3 planches épigraphiques dans le texte portant 13 inscriptions gravées par Gibson, planches gravées par P. Fourdriner, Thomas Major, J.S. Muller d'après le dessin de Borra.
Important ouvrage sur la découverte de la cité Tedmor de Palmyre, une des cités englouties.
"This is one of the most important architectural source books of the eighteenth centhury".
Reliure usagée, mors fendus, coins écrasés.
Blackmer, 1834, pour l'édition française. Pas dans Atabey.
Condition
Reliure usagée, mors fendus, coins écrasés.
"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."