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Lot 110
  • 110

Prisse d'Avennes, Achille-Constant-Théodore-Émile

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Prisse d'Avennes, Achille-Constant-Théodore-Émile
  • Oriental Album. Characters, costumes, and modes of life in the valley of the Nile. London: James Madden, 1848
  • paper
Folio (556 x 370mm.), additional chromolithographed title, lithographed frontispiece and 30 plates, all partly coloured by hand, later morocco-backed cloth with original spine and upper cover panel laid down, foxing and spotting, two text leaves (35/36 and 51/52) extensively repaired and restored with slight loss

Literature

Atabey 1001; Blackmer 1357; Colas 2427; Lipperheide 1599

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."