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Le Roy, Julien David
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Le Roy, Julien David
- Les ruines des plus beaux monuments de la Grece. Paris: H.L. Guerin, L.F. Delatour, and Jean-Luc Nyons, and Amsterdam: Jean Neaulme, 1758
- paper
First edition, 2 parts in one volume, folio (557 x 410mm.), title with woodcut device, 60 engraved plates after Le Roy, contemporary calf gilt, gilt edges, [Atabey 709; Blackmer 1009], some dampstaining to about 10 plates in second part (mainly marginal), binding rubbed, repaired at head and foot of spine, lacking spine label
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
"This work provided for many years the major source of information about Greek architecture" (Blackmer).