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Cassas, Louis François and Joseph de Lavallée.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Voyage pittoresque et historique de L'Istrie et de la Dalmatie. Paris: Pierre Didot L'Ainé, [1802]
first edition, folio (514 x 338mm.), engraved additional title-page by Filbot and Née after Cassas, frontispiece, map and 66 plates (some folding or double-page), engraved headpieces, contemporary red morocco-backed boards, marginal tear to one text leaf (pp.15/16) with slight loss, plate 7 torn and repaired, short closed tears to a few other plates, a few spots and light staining to some plates, one tissue guard torn with loss, binding very rubbed
Literature
Blackmer 296; Cohen-de Ricci 205
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
Cassas visited Istria and Dalmatia in 1782 when he was comissioned to make drawings of the antiquities in the area, particularly in and around Trieste and Split. The second part of the text is by Lavallé, edited from Cassas' journal of the voyage.