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Mayer, Luigi
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Mayer, Luigi
- Views in Egypt, Palestine and other parts of the Ottoman Empire. [London: printed by T. Bensley for R. Bowyer], 1804 [text and plates watermarked 1801]
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3 parts in one volume, folio (468 x 302mm.), half-title, 96 hand-coloured aquatint plates, antique-style dark green half morocco over contemporary marbled paper covered boards, spine gilt, [Abbey, Travel 369; Atabey 787 & 788; Blackmer 1098 & 1099], some offsetting and browning and slight spotting
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 volume comprises three separately issued works, each with its own title: Views in Egypt, 1801, with 48 plates; Views in Palestine, 1804, with 24 plates; Views in the Ottoman Empire, chiefly in Caramania, a part of Asia Minor hitherto unexplored, 1803, with 24 plates.