- 185
Stuart, James, and Nicholas Revett
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- The Antiquities of Athens. London: John Haberkorn [and others], 1762-1830
- paper
5 volumes, folio (535 x 360mm.), 371 engraved plates (71+74+86+88+52), 10 double-page or folding (including hand-coloured map of Greece), engraved illustrations in text, errata leaf at end of volume 1 and 3, uniform nineteenth-century red half morocco gilt, gilt edges, lacks list of subscribers in vol.1 and half-title in vol.5, vol.4 and 5 with some spotting, occasional slight spotting elsewhere, one plate leaf in vol.5 strengthened in margins, binding somewhat rubbed and marked
Literature
BAL RIBA 3183-3187; Blackmer 1017; Harris 857
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
A COMPLETE SET OF THE ANTIQUITIES OF ATHENS.