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Willyams, Cooper
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A Selection of Views in Egypt, Palestine, Rhodes, Italy, Minorca, and Gibraltar. London: Printed for John Hearne, 1822
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SECOND EDITION, folio (392 x 304mm.), 36 hand-coloured aquatint plates, later morocco gilt by M.B.S. Bird, title in gilt on upper cover, edges of a few pages repaired (p.13/14, plates at p.9, 17 and 21), spine repaired at head and foot
Literature
Abbey, Travel 198; Atabey 1339 (issue with title dated 1821); Blackmer 1814; Hilmy II, 335
Condition
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."
"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
This edition has four additional plates relating to the Hajj and Egypt which are not found in the first edition. They are 'View of the procession of the sacred camel preparatory to the annual pilgrimage to Mecca & Medina'; 'View of the grand procession of the sacred camel through the streets of Cairo on their pilgrimage to Mecca & Medina'; 'View of old Cairo opposite Mokkias towards Boulac'; 'Perspective view of Cairo'.