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Moore, Joseph, and Frederick Marryat
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Eighteen views taken at and near Rangoon [Views… in the Birman Empire]. London: Thomas Clay, [1825-1826]
- paper
First and second series bound in one volume, folio (494 x 355mm.), engraved allegorical title incorporating the dedication, engraved list of subscribers with mezzotint vignette by J. Bromley after T. Stothard, lithographed list of subscribers in India, 24 fine hand-coloured aquatint views after J. Moore and F. Marryat, lithographed map of Rangoon by W. Day, red half morocco by Anthony Gardner OBE with calligraphic note on front paste-down, preserving original title panel on upper cover.
Literature
Abbey, Travel 404 (“rare work”); Tooley (1954) 334
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
WITH THE RARE PLAN OF RANGOON. The text was issued separately, and is not present here.