- 248
Sauvan, J.B.B.
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Picturesque Tour of the Seine, from Paris to the Sea. London: R. Ackermann, 1821
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (355 x 278mm.), hand-coloured vignette on title and last leaf, 24 hand-coloured plates after Pugin and Gendall (watermarked 1818 and 1820), hand-coloured engraved map, list of subscribers, contemporary red morocco-backed boards, uncut, 2 plates frayed and soiled at edge (at p.73 and 120), recased retaining almost all of original spine gilt, corners repaired
Literature
Abbey, Travel 90; Tooley (1954) 445
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."