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ROBERTS. THE HOLY LAND, SYRIA, IDUMEA, ARABIA. 1842-49
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia... With Historical Descriptions by the Revd. George Croly. London: F.G. Moon, 1842-1849
2 volumes, large folio (600 x 420mm.), lithographic portrait of Roberts by C. Baugniet on india paper mounted, 2 hand-coloured mounted lithographic titles, 120 hand-coloured lithographic plates, all mounted on card in imitation of watercolours, as issued, Louis Haghe after David Roberts, original brown half morocco over brown pebbled cloth, upper covers blocked in gilt, some spotting, expert repairs to spine
Provenance
Frederick Straker, armorial bookplate
Literature
Abbey, Travel 385
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 deluxe hand-coloured edition of Roberts's monumental work on the Holy Land.