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[Wood, Robert]
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The ruins of Balbec, otherwise Heliopolis in Coelosyria. London, 1757
- paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (536 x 363mm.), 46 engraved plates by P. Foudrinier and Thomas Major after G.B. Borra, some folding, contemporary mottled calf, spine in compartments with raised bands gilt, some light offsetting, top left corner of title torn and repaired not affecting text, minor spotting, spine and edges slightly worn, sides rubbed
Literature
BAL RIBA 3706; Blackmer 1835; Fowler 444; Harris 936; Cohen-de-Ricci 916; Röhrict 1449; 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
"With the Ruins of Balbec following Palmyra in 1757, Britain was firmly placed in the forefront of archaeological studies." (Harris, British Architectural Books and Writers)