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Pertusier, Charles
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Pertusier, Charles
- Atlas des promenades pittoresques dans Constantinople et sur les rives du Bosphore. Paris: H. Nicolle, 1817
- paper
Atlas volume only (without the 3 volumes of text), folio (556 x 404mm.), half-title, title and 5 leaves of printed text, 25 engraved plates, 4 double-page, contemporary half morocco, [Atabey 941-2; Blackmer 1292], occasional light spotting, head of spine torn without loss, spine and corners somewhat rubbed
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
"The atlas (which is of some rarity) contains fine and very interesting plates by Michel-François Preault... The drawings he produced for Pertusier, engraved by Piringer, are amongst his finest" (Blackmer).