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Beaufort, Francis
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Beaufort, Francis
- Karamania, or a Brief Description of the South Coast of Asia-Minor and of the Remains of Antiquity. London: R. Hunter, 1817
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (214 x 122mm.), x, [ii], 300pp., engraved folding map, 3 plans, 3 plates and head-pieces, contemporary half calf, marbled boards, dark blue label, plates with some spotting and offsetting
Provenance
Duke of Manchester, Kimbolton Castle, armorial bookplate
Literature
Atabey 81; Blackmer 103
Condition
A good copy with slight spotting and offsetting
"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
Beaufort, the celebrated hydrographer, was sent by the Admiralty on this coastal survey of the south coast of Turkey (the first of the area) which was brought to an end by a Turkish attack in 1812 during which Beaufort was badly wounded. He identified 60 sites on the coast with ancient cities and this narrative spawned several archaeological expeditions for further exploration in Asia Minor purely on the strength his descriptions.