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Wood, Robert
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Wood, Robert
- The Ruins of Balbec, otherwise Heliopolis in Coelosyria. London: [no publisher], 1757
- paper
First edition, folio (522 x 358mm.), 46 engraved plates by P. Fourdrinier and Thomas Major after Borra (plate 3 in two sheets), contemporary panelled red morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments, green morocco lettering piece, gilt edges, plate 3 slightly cropped, marginal tear to plate 18, “Wood’s” neatly inscribed in ink at head of title, some slight spotting, foot of spine and upper joint worn, extremities slightly rubbed
Provenance
Earl of Stamford, bookplate; "The Ottoman World", sale in these rooms, 30 May 2002, lot 1624
Literature
Blackmer 1835; Cohen-de Ricci 916; Fowler 444; Harris 936; Röhricht 1449; not in Atabey
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."
Catalogue Note
“With the Ruins of Balbec following Palmyra in 1757, Britain was firmly placed in the forefront of archaeological studies” (Harris, British Architectural Books and Writers).