Newton, Charles Thomas

First edition, atlas volume only, folio (556 x 360mm.), additional lithographed title, 97 plates (3 coloured, 24 tinted and 3 double-page), some after photographs by Spackman and Macartney, original cloth gilt, a few pages frayed at edges to image, rebacked retaining original spine

Sefik E. Atabey, book label, sale in these rooms, 29 May 2002, lot 867

Atabey 868; Blackmer 1192

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."

Newton was vice-consul in the Levant between 1852 and 1859. The British government expedition to Asia Minor was made in 1856 to 1859 under Newton’s direction. It was mostly concerned with the excavations of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Budrum), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and other sites along the coast of Asia Minor and was sponsored by Stratford Canning, the British ambassador at Constantinople. The text to this work was published in octavo in two parts, 1862-1863, but is not present here.