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Hobhouse, John Cam
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- A Journey through Albania and other Provinces of Turkey in Europe and Asia, to Constaniople, during the years 1809 and 1810. Second edition. London: Printed for James Cawthorn, 1813
- cloth, leather, ink, paper
2 vols, 4to (10 5/8 x 8 in.; 270 x 203 mm). Engraved frontispieces, 3 engraved maps (2 folding), one engraved plan, 27 engraved plates, 15 (of 17?) handcolored aquatint plates (7 folding), 2 plates of facsimile letters, double-page plate of Greek music; foxing, browning, and offsetting, one folding map backed with cloth, a few aquatints just trimmed. Tree calf, marbled endpapers and edges; neatly rebacked, extremities rubbed.
A number of the engravings are evidently not original to the work, and the set is sold not subject to return.
A number of the engravings are evidently not original to the work, and the set is sold not subject to return.
Provenance
Thomas Fitz-Gerald (armorial bookplate)
Literature
cf. Abbey, Travel 202; Atabey 584; Blackmer 821
Condition
2 vols, 4to (10 5/8 x 8 in.; 270 x 203 mm). Engraved frontispieces, 3 engraved maps (2 folding maps), one engraved plan, 27 engraved plates, 15 (of 17?) handcolored aquatint plates (7 folding), 2 plates of facsimile letters, double-page plate of Greek music; one folding map backed with cloth, foxing, browning, and offsetting, a few aquatints just trimmed. Tree calf, marbled endpapers and edges; neatly rebacked, extremities rubbed.
A number of the engravings are evidently not original to the work, and the set is sold not subject to return.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.