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Hobhouse, John Cam
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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- Hobhouse, John Cam
- A Journey through Albania, and other Provinces of Turkey in Europe and Asia, to Constantinople, during the years 1809 and 1810. London: James Cawthorn, 1813
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (268 x 210mm.), xx, 1152, [2]pp., engraved frontispiece, 2 folding maps, 2 plates of facsimiles, 2 leaves of engraved music, 1 plan, 17 hand-coloured aquatint plates, some folding, contemporary morocco gilt by Charles Lewis with his ticket, covers with wide borders gilt, spine gilt in six compartments, gilt turn-ins, marbled endpapers, gilt edges
This famous account of the tour Hobhouse made with Byron in 1809 and 1810 is an important source for that period of the latter’s life as well as for the intellectual movement prior to the outbreak of the Greek insurrection. It is of particular interest for the light it throws on the court and character of Ali Pasha.
Some of the interesting plates of the Athenian monuments in this work were commissioned by Byron from the artist Jacob Lynch, later involved in the excavations at Aegina with the architect Charles Cockerell, who also produced drawings for Hobhouse’s work.
This famous account of the tour Hobhouse made with Byron in 1809 and 1810 is an important source for that period of the latter’s life as well as for the intellectual movement prior to the outbreak of the Greek insurrection. It is of particular interest for the light it throws on the court and character of Ali Pasha.
Some of the interesting plates of the Athenian monuments in this work were commissioned by Byron from the artist Jacob Lynch, later involved in the excavations at Aegina with the architect Charles Cockerell, who also produced drawings for Hobhouse’s work.
Provenance
George T. Ramsden, armorial bookplate
Literature
Abbey, Travel 202; Atabey 584; Blackmer 821
Condition
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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."