Lot 160
  • 160

MAYER, VIEWS IN EGYPT, PALESTINE AND OTHER PARTS OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE, 1804

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Views in Egypt, Palestine and other parts of the Ottoman Empire. London: printed by Thomas Bensley for R. Bowyer, 1804 [-1804-1803]
3 parts in one volume, folio (448 x 320mm.), general title dated 1804, engraved portrait of Mayer, 96 hand-coloured aquatint plates (watermarked 1801; comprising: Egypt 48 plates; Palestine 24 plates; Ottoman Empire 24 plates), contemporary three-quarter blue morocco gilt, cloth boards, one plate detached, spine slightly sunned and rubbed

Literature

Abbey, Travel 369

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.
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."