- 93
Mengin, Félix
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Mengin, Félix
- Histoire del’Egypte ous le gouvernement de Mahammed-Aly… enrichi de notes par Mm. Langlès et Jomard. Paris: Arthus Bertrand, 1823
- paper
First edition, 3 volumes (2 vol. of text and atlas), 8vo (210 x 130mm.) and folio (409 x 246mm.), atlas with 10 lithographed plates, 5 hand-coloured, and 2 folding maps (one lithographed and hand-coloured, one engraved), 4pp. printed "Tableau" at end, contemporary calf-backed boards
Provenance
Marcel du Nan, bookplate
Literature
Atabey 802; 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."
"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
Mengin, one of Mehmet Ali’s apologists, was resident in Cairo for many years and acted as Chateaubriand’s host there in 1806.