- 179
Ottoman Public Debt
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Presentation volume of fiscal stamps. [Constantinople, AH 1309 / 1893-94]
- paper
Folio (395 x 295mm.), 241 stamps mounted on 33 leaves, and 6 divisional titles, the mounts and titles finely lithographed in colours and gold, contemporary Turkish morocco gilt, upper cover stamped in gilt with presentation text in French surmounted by the tughra of Abdul Hamid II, the lower cover gilt stamped with an Ottoman emblematic device, gilt edges, binding rubbed, lacking most of spine (crudely repaired with sellotape)
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
Very rare volume of imperforate proofs of fiscal issue Ottoman stamps of 1875-1891, the different issues separated by lithographed calligraphic frontispieces, stamped in gilt on the upper cover: "A Monsieur le Commandant / Leon Berger / Président / du Conseil d'Administration / de la / dette publique Ottomane / 1309 / 1893-1894."