- 107
Cooke, George
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Scenery of China, Turkey, etc. A series of views of the most remarkable localities, celebrated for picturesque beauty or historical and other associations. [London: Longman, Hurst, &c., plates dated 1810-11]
- paper
Oblong 4to (210 x 270mm.), printed title and list of plates, 25 plates engraved by George Cooke, original red cloth-backed printed wrappers, binding rather rubbed
Literature
Not in Atabey
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
RARE. There is just one record at auction for this work (with plates dated 1820) and one copy listed on COPAC. Fifteen of the plates are of China, the remainder of or relating to the Near and Middle East (Caucasus, Persia, Aleppo, Antiparos, Turkey, Balbec, Troy and Sifnos).