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Maurice Loewy (1833-1907) & Pierre Puiseux (1833-1928))
Estimate
30,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Maurice Loewy (1833-1907) & Pierre Puiseux (1833-1928)
- Atlas photographique de la Lune, publié par l'Observatoire de Paris, Paris: Imprimerie nationale, 1896-1910
83 photogravures loose in 12 fascicles with green paper wrappers, plus the complete set of 12 text supplements, plus one volume with general index.
Comprising 12 frontispiece and 71 large format photogravures with tissue overlays and geographical indications for each plate. Contents sheet with printed geographical and astronomical information and names of the photographers.
Pl. XLII, XLV, XLVI and XLVI in fascicle 8 are missing, pl. XXXVIII, XXXIX, XL and XLI are double. The paper wrapper of fascicle 8 is missing.
In a portfolio binder.
Comprising 12 frontispiece and 71 large format photogravures with tissue overlays and geographical indications for each plate. Contents sheet with printed geographical and astronomical information and names of the photographers.
Pl. XLII, XLV, XLVI and XLVI in fascicle 8 are missing, pl. XXXVIII, XXXIX, XL and XLI are double. The paper wrapper of fascicle 8 is missing.
In a portfolio binder.
Literature
Parr, M. & Badger, G. 2004 pp. 54-55.
Condition
The prints in excellent condition. Sheet with occasional (minor or more important) foxing and soiling at the edges, a few with short tears, chips and folds. The paper wrappers generally torn at the edges. Some overlays folded.
Pl. XLII, XLV, XLVI and XLVI in fascicle 8 are missing, pl. XXXVIII, XXXIX, XL and XLI are double. The paper wrapper of fascicle 8 is missing.
The case very worn.
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"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
The 'Atlas photographique de la lune' was one of the most ambitious astronomical projects of the 19th century, covering more than 10 years of work. When Maurice M. Loewy died in 1907, Puiseux, assisted by Charles Le Morvan, completed the series of photographs.
Like Eadweard Muybridge's Animal Locomotion, published in 1887, and Edward S. Curtis's The North American Indian from 1907-30, the Atlas is one of the pioneering photographic publications.
This lot qualifies as a book for VAT purposes.