Lot 85
  • 85

Turkey

Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • The Military Costume of Turkey. London: T. M'Lean, 1818
  • Paper
Folio (367 x 262mm.), engraved title with hand-coloured vignette, 30 hand-coloured plates erratically numbered (one etching and 29 aquatints), text and aquatints watermarked 1817, contemporary straight-grained maroon morocco gilt, boards with decorative Greek-key border, spine in compartments gilt, without half-title, some light browning and offsetting, rubbed 

Provenance

Samuel Ryland, bookplate

Literature

Abbey, TravelĀ 373

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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.
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