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Forbin, Louis Nicolas Philippe Auguste, comte de
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Forbin, Louis Nicolas Philippe Auguste, comte de
- Voyage dans le Levant. Paris: Imprimerie Royale, 1819
- paper
First edition [limited to 325 copies], folio (690 x 505mm.), half-title, plates and text bound together, 80 plates (70 lithographed, 8 aquatint and 2 engraved), contemporary red morocco-backed boards, first plate somewhat spotted and offset, some light marginal spotting to other plates, occasional discoloration in the text, old owner’s inscription in blue crayon on half-title, binding rather rubbed
Provenance
Sefik E. Atabey, book label, sale in these rooms, 28 May 2002, lot 447
Literature
Atabey 447; Blackmer 614; Colas 1089; Hilmy I 163; Weber I 70
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
See footnote to previous lot.