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Beattie, William.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Switzerland. Illustrated in a series of views taken expressly for this work by W.H. Bartlett, Esq. London: George Virtue, [c.1844]
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2 volumes, 4to (266 x 202mm.), 2 engraved frontispiece portraits (of the author and the artist), engraved additional title to each volume printed in sepia and with HAND-COLOURED vignette, 106 sepia printed plates FINELY COLOURED BY HAND, many heightened with gum arabic, engraved folding map (dated 1844), twentieth-century blue morocco gilt by Zaehnsdorf, spines in compartments with raised bands gilt, gilt edges, gilt turn-ins, occasional light spotting or browning
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
A RARE CONTEMPORARY HAND-COLOURED COPY.