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Norden, Frederik Ludwig
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Voyage d'Egypte et de Nubie. Copenhagen: l'imprimerie de la Maison Royale des Orphelins, 1755
- paper
FIRST EDITION, volume 2 only (of 2), folio (460 x 295mm.), 100 engraved plates and maps (numbered 60-159) on 96 sheets, a few folding, contemporary calf, title slightly soiled, a few text leaves slightly affected by damp at edges, binding somewhat worn, joints split
Literature
Blackmer 1211 (later, English edition); Hilmy II, p.74
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
"This important book was the earliest attempt at an elaborate description of Egypt, and its plates are the most significant previous to those by Denon [see lot 68]" (Blackmer).