Dalton, Richard

First collected edition, folio (560 x 373mm.), descriptive text to plates 1-21 (in English and French) on 6 leaves, 78 etched and engraved plates (of 79) on 76 sheets by R. Dalton, J. Basire, J. Mason and others, contemporary half calf, lacking title and one plate (man making rope), slightly soiled and stained, binding rubbed, rebacked retaining most of original spine and recornered

Sefik E. Atabey, book label, sale in these rooms, 28 May 2002, lot 314

Atabey 311; Blackmer 443; Weber II 825

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."

This work was published in various formats over a considerable number of years (c.1752 to 1791) for which Atabey gives a chronological description. This copy seems to incorporate some elements of the 1781 edition. For the earliest edition see lot 40.