Escosura, Patricio de la

3 volumes, folio (550 x 383mm.), tinted lithographed frontispiece, and 143 plates, each with small unobtrusive publisher's blindstamp to margin, contemporary red morocco-backed mottled papered boards, spines in compartments with raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, [Palau 82011], text browned (as usual), vol.2 title and first few leaves of text creased, scattered spotting to text and plates, extremities slightly scuffed and rubbed

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."

A rare complete set of this work, published over eight years, with some of the finest lithographed views of Spanish architecture produced in the nineteenth century, after drawings by G.P. de Villa-Amil, including views of Toledo, Zaragoza, Madrid, Valladolid, Burgos and Seville.