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Lot 124
  • 124

Scitivaux, Roger de

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Scitivaux, Roger de
  • Voyage en Orient. Paris: A. Morel et Cie, 1873
  • paper
First edition, folio (445 x 305mm.), half-title, title printed in red and black, 25 lithographed plates by Jules Laurens after Scitivaux, later half buckram, some marginal dampstaining, binding slightly rubbed, upper hinge splitting

Literature

Atabey 1114; not in Blackmer

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."

Catalogue Note

Scitivaux, a follower of the artist Couture, accompanied the Comte de Paris on a journey to Egypt and Palestine in 1859-1860. The journey lasted ten months and included visits to Egypt, the Holy Land, Athens, Smyrna, Baalbec, and the Archipelago.