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Dallaway, James
Estimate
800 - 1,400 GBP
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- Dallaway, James
- Constantinople Ancient and Modern, with Excursions to the Shores and Islands of the Archipelago. London: T. Bensley for T. Cadell & W. Davies, 1797
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (268 x 205mm.), [ii engraved title], xii, 416pp., [vi index], [ii pp. adverts], engraved and aquatint title, map and 9 plates after Mercati, contemporary speckled calf, full gilt flat spine, red label, marbled edges and endpapers
Dallaway was chaplain and physician to the embassy of Mr Liston at the Porte from 1794 to 1796, travelling to Constantinople in 1794 with Liston, John Sibthorp and Gaetano Mercati. The latter was also present on the journey through the Troad undertaken by Dallaway and J.B.S. Morritt, providing illustrations for this work.
Dallaway was chaplain and physician to the embassy of Mr Liston at the Porte from 1794 to 1796, travelling to Constantinople in 1794 with Liston, John Sibthorp and Gaetano Mercati. The latter was also present on the journey through the Troad undertaken by Dallaway and J.B.S. Morritt, providing illustrations for this work.
Provenance
from the library of the Duke of Abercorn, pencil note
Literature
Atabey 308; Blackmer 441
Condition
A fine copy
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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."