Cook, Henry.

first edition, folio (622 x 480mm.), lithographed dedication, 21 (of 30) tinted lithographed plates by Cook, publisher's red half morocco, lacking 9 plates, long closed tear through plate of "The temple of the winds" and fore-margin very frayed, some other plates frayed at fore-margins, a few tears with slight loss, some spotting, disbound

Weber I, 1156; not in Abbey, Atabey, Blackmer or Contominas

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."

This very rare work appears to have been published in parts between April 1852 and February 1853 (the British Library copy has the wrapper to Part I bound in).

Present in this copy are the plates: The citadel of Corfu; Corfu Town and fortifications; The town and island of Corfu; The sail of Ulysses; The Aga's house, Albania; Argostoli, island of Cephalonia; Corinth, from Lutraki; The Parthenon; The Robbers' castle, Albania; Gate of the Agora, Athens; Temple of Jupiter Olympius. With Mount Hymettus; Temple of the Winds and town of Athens; The Painted Portico: or Stoa of Hadrian; Gate of the Lions, Mycenæ; Temple of Theseus, Athens; The Golden Horn from the Lesser Burial Ground; The Descent to Top-Hanné; Tophaune, the Landing Place; Mount Olympus and Scutari, from the Great Burial Ground; Street view near the Market ─ Constantinople; Sketch in the Smaller Burial Ground.