- 144
Fergusson, James
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Illustrations of various styles of Indian architecture. A series of fifteen photographs of some of the most important buildings in India erected between B.C. 250 and A.D. 1830. London: for the use of Schools of Art in the United Kingdom, 1869
- paper
First and only edition, 2 parts in one, 8vo (209 x 141mm.), 15 mounted photographs (one albumen print and 14 permanent photographs by the Photo-Relief Printing Co.), map of India, 5 woodcut illustrations in the text, twentieth-century crimson calf-backed cloth boards, slight spotting, creases and dust-soiling, a few minor marginal tears (not affecting text or plates), spine rubbed
Provenance
County Borough of Warrington municipal museum, bookplate and stamps on verso of title and plates
Literature
Not in Gernsheim
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
RARE. One of the scarcest titles by Fergusson, including photographs by Lieut. Waterhouse, Mr. Burke, Samuel Bourne, Dr. Neill, Col. Biggs, and others.