- 795
Luccock, John
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Notes on Rio de Janeiro, and the southern parts of Brazil; taken during a residence of ten years in that country, from 1808 to 1818. London: Samuel Leigh, 1820
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (273 x 215mm.), xvi, 640pp., lithographed plan, 2 folding engraved maps, contemporary straight-grained red morocco gilt by John Davies of Shrewsbury, covers with central leaf and stem design surrounded by a wide foliate border and a single fillet border gilt, gilt turn-ins, green endpapers, gilt edges, binding expertly rebacked to style
Literature
Borba de Moraes p.500; Sabin 42620
Condition
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."
"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
Luccock spent ten years in Brazil furthering various business interests he had there. “Luccock’s book is remarkable. It is of fundamental importance to the study of Brazil” (Borba de Moraes). It was printed in Leeds, probably in small numbers.