- 1109
Sandys, George
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- A relation of a journey begun in An: Dom: 1610… Containing a description of the Turkish Empire, of Aegypt, of the Holy Land, of remote parts of Italy, and islands adioyning. The third edition. London: Ro: Allot, 1627
- paper
Small folio (264 x 175mm.), [4], 310pp., engraved architectural title, folding engraved map, folding engraved plates, 47 engraved illustrations in the text, eighteenth century tree calf, spine gilt, red and black labels
Provenance
Sir William Pole, Bt, Shute, Devonshire, engraved armorial bookplate
Literature
Atabey 1087 (seventh edition); Blackmer 1484 (second edition); Hilmy II, p.210; STC 21728
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
George Sandys (1578-1644) travelled to the Levant in 1610, spending a year in Turkey, Palestine and Egypt. His observations first appeared in 1615 and his text was soon regarded as authoritative.