- 139
De Launay, Marie and Hamdy Bey
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Les costumes populaires de la Turquie en 1873. Constantinople: Levant Times & Shipping Gazette, 1873
- paper
First edition, 3 parts in one volume, folio (350 x 264mm.), 74 plates after photographs by Sébah, 7pp. Table des matières at end, contemporary Turkish red morocco gilt by A. Tarnawski (binder to the Sultan; his stamp on lower pastedown), sunken central panel to both covers, green silk liners, gilt edges, [Atabey 551; Blackmer 957], some soiling and spotting, binding somewhat rubbed, lacking foot of spine
Condition
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."
"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
Bound by the Sultan's binder. The three parts of this work are devoted to Turquie d'Europe (including Greece), Iles ottomanes (including Cyprus, Crete and Rhodes), and Turquie d'Asie (including Mekkah and the Hejaz).