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Nineveh and environs
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 20 volumes, including:
- Paper
Rich, C.J. Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan, and on the site of ancient Nineveh. London, 1836, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 2 folding engraved maps, 11 lithographed plates, contemporary half calf, spotted, lacks colophon leaf at end of vol.1, rebacked retaining parts of original spines
Fletcher, J.P. Narrative of a Two Years' Residence at Nineveh, and travels in Mesopotamia, Assyria, and Syria... second edition. London, 1850, 2 volumes, original cloth, unopened, spines faded
Botta, P.E. Illustrations of Discoveries at Nineveh. London, 1850, FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 49 lithographed plates, most folding, a few with hand-colour, original cloth, spine defective
Walpole, F. The Ansayrii, and the Assassins, with travels in the further east... including a visit to Nineveh. London, 1851, FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, frontispieces, half-title in vol.2, adverts at end of each volume, original cloth, some browning and spotting, binding faded at edges, rebacked
Layard, A.H. Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon. London, 1853, FIRST EDITION, 16 plates, maps and plans, some folding, illustrations, original cloth, frontispiece spotted and slightly damp-stained, spine worn
Newman, J.P. The Thrones and Palaces of Babylon and Nineveh. From sea to sea, a thousand miles on horseback. New York, 1876, FIRST EDITION, signed by the author, plates, illustrations, original cloth gilt, one leaf loose and frayed, spine soiled
and 10 others by Layard, Vaux, George Smith, Bonomi and others (20)
Fletcher, J.P. Narrative of a Two Years' Residence at Nineveh, and travels in Mesopotamia, Assyria, and Syria... second edition. London, 1850, 2 volumes, original cloth, unopened, spines faded
Botta, P.E. Illustrations of Discoveries at Nineveh. London, 1850, FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 49 lithographed plates, most folding, a few with hand-colour, original cloth, spine defective
Walpole, F. The Ansayrii, and the Assassins, with travels in the further east... including a visit to Nineveh. London, 1851, FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, frontispieces, half-title in vol.2, adverts at end of each volume, original cloth, some browning and spotting, binding faded at edges, rebacked
Layard, A.H. Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon. London, 1853, FIRST EDITION, 16 plates, maps and plans, some folding, illustrations, original cloth, frontispiece spotted and slightly damp-stained, spine worn
Newman, J.P. The Thrones and Palaces of Babylon and Nineveh. From sea to sea, a thousand miles on horseback. New York, 1876, FIRST EDITION, signed by the author, plates, illustrations, original cloth gilt, one leaf loose and frayed, spine soiled
and 10 others by Layard, Vaux, George Smith, Bonomi and others (20)
Condition
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"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."