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Gell, Sir William and John Gandy
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Pompeiana: the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii. London: Rodwell and Martin, 1817-1819
- Paper
4to (264 x 208mm.), FIRST EDITION, LARGE PAPER COPY, half-title, frontispiece and 80 engraved views, maps and plans on 78 sheets (including one double page plan and one double page view), illustrations, full dark green morocco elaborately gilt, spine gilt in compartments, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt, boards rubbed at joints and corners, some spotting to plates
Provenance
Quaritch; William O'Brien, bequest booklabel dated 1899; library stamps
Literature
cf. Blackmer 666
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
The first account of Pompeii in English, with many plates based on Gell’s own sketches.