- 623
Hervé, Francis
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A Residence in Greece and Turkey; with notes of the journey through Bulgaria, Servia, Hungary and the Balkan. London: Whittaker and Co., 1837
- PAPER
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (214 x 132mm.), (vol.1) xii, [2], 396pp.; (vol.2) viii, [2], 412pp., 2 lithographed titles, 12 tinted lithographed plates, contemporary dark blue calf, by Ingalton of Eton with his metal ticket, full gilt spines, red labels, marbled endpapers and edges
Hervé travelled to Greece and Constantinople in 1833. His account is littered with entertaining observations on the character and customs of the Greeks. A Royal Academician, Hervé was commissioned by Admiral Church to produce a series of portraits of the leaders of the Greek war of independence and some of those portraits are reproduced in this work. His account also gives an early view of the newly established Greek monarchy at Nauplion.
Hervé travelled to Greece and Constantinople in 1833. His account is littered with entertaining observations on the character and customs of the Greeks. A Royal Academician, Hervé was commissioned by Admiral Church to produce a series of portraits of the leaders of the Greek war of independence and some of those portraits are reproduced in this work. His account also gives an early view of the newly established Greek monarchy at Nauplion.
Literature
Atabey 575; Blackmer 808; Weber I, 253
Condition
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"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."