- 250
[Wood, Robert]
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The ruins of Palmyra, otherwise Tedmor, in the desart. London, 1753
- paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (545 x 364mm.), 3 full-page engraved illustrations of inscriptions, and 59 plates numbered I-LVII (plate 1 bound in three sheets), by P. Fourdrinier, T.M. Müller jun., J.S. Müller, and Thomas Major after drawings by G.B. Borra, contemporary mottled calf, spine in compartments with raised bands gilt, light spotting, upper cover detached, binding slightly worn
Literature
BAL RIBA 3706; Blackmer 1834 (French edition); Cohen-de Ricci 916; not in Atabey
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
Plate 1 is in three parts and is sometimes found joined forming a folding panorama.