Flandin, Eugène, and Pascal Coste

FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes (atlas and 2 volumes text), large folio (630 x 445mm.) and 8vo (246 x 155mm.), ATLAS: 4 leaves of text (half-title, title and table), 100 lithographed plates, some with 2 images, 4 with contemporary manuscript certification by the publisher in margin (no.2, 83, 90 and 91), loose in modern red morocco-backed cloth box, some spotting, TEXT: half-titles, contemporary red half morocco, top edges gilt, some leaves spotted

cf. Ghani p.641; cf. Wilson p.72; not in Atabey or Blackmer

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."

The complete work, comprising Perse moderne and Perse ancienne, was published over a period of ten years and is rare. The lithographs in Perse moderne are the finest depictions of Persia in the nineteenth century.