- 764
Leake, William Martin
Estimate
350 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Leake, William Martin
- Journal of a Tour in Asia Minor, with comparative Remarks on the Ancient and Modern Geography of that Country. London: John Murray, 1824
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (210 x 130mm.), xxviii, [ii], 362pp., 3 engraved maps [one folding], one lithographed plate, old dark blue morocco-backed medium blue cloth boards, spine fully decorated in blind, gilt lettering, 2 maps a bit spotted and offset
Provenance
R.R. Vyvyan 1849, signature on title
Literature
Atabey 690; Blackmer 972; Weber I, 127
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 first systematic description of Asia Minor.