Lot 175
  • 175

Texier, Charles Félix Marie

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Texier, Charles Félix Marie
  • Description de l’Arménie, la Perse, et la Mésopotamie. Paris: Firmin Didot frères, 1842-1852
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, folio (541 x 343mm.), half-titles, additional chromolithographed title bound before plates in volume one, 152 lithographed plates (on 149 sheets), 8 of them coloured, double-page map at end of volume 2, contemporary red morocco-backed boards, half-title and title in vol.1 browned and spotted, occasional slight spotting to plates, binding somewhat rubbed

Literature

not in Blackmer or Atabey

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."

Catalogue Note

RARE.