FIRST EDITION, folio (555 x 412mm.), engraved title, 20 chromolithographed plates mounted on thick paper and with captions on verso, loose as issued, modern cloth folding box, red morocco gilt label on upper cover, title slightly soiled

Blackmer 1352; Hilmy II, 135; not in Atabey

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."

This work normally has a leaf with a list of plates, which is not present here. It seems likely that the captions on the versos of the plates which are not called for by Blackmer, nor recorded in other copies, come from that leaf which has been cut up. The title has "Table" pasted to the top, which is probably the rest of the missing leaf.