- 160
Roberts, David
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Egypt and Nubia. London: F.G. Moon, 1849
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, volume 2 only (of 3), folio (608 x 420mm.), lithographed pictorial title and 42 plates (21 full-page, 21 half-page), ALL COLOURED BY HAND AND MOUNTED, engraved map at end, plate list for vol.1 and 2 on verso of leaf describing title vignette to vol.2, contemporary red half morocco gilt, gilt edges, map and a few plates spotted (e.g. Abbey nos. no.48, 54, 85), occasional very slight spotting elsewhere (e.g. 63 & 64), binding somewhat rubbed
Provenance
Stowe Library, book label
Literature
Abbey, Travel 272
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
Overall a clean deluxe copy, free of cockling, of volume 2 of Roberts's monumental work on Egypt.