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Bulwer, Rev. James
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Views in the Madeiras executed on stone. London: C. and J. Rivington, 1827
- paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (475 x 330), lithographed title with vignette, dedication leaf, lithographed vignette at end of list of plates, plate of coastal profiles, 26 lithographed views, contemporary maroon calf gilt, title in gilt panel on upper cover, binding repaired
Literature
Not in Abbey, Travel
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
RARE VIEWS OF MADEIRA. ABPC records two copies at auction, none since 1987. Bulwer was an amateur naturalist who, during his time at Cambridge, took drawing lessons from John Sell Cotman. While on Madeira Bulwer discovered a previously unclassified petrel which was subsequently named after him. The scenes include coastal views, waterfalls, bridges, gardens, fortresses, churches, valleys, villages and towns.