Hughes | Travels in Sicily, Greece and Albania, 1820; Lear, Journal of a landscape painter in Albania, 1851
GREECE AND THE LEVANT, A PRIVATE LIBRARY, LOTS 157-213
ALBANIA AND GREECE
Two works, first editions, comprising:
Hughes, Thomas Smart. Travels in Sicily, Greece and Albania. London: Mawman, 1820, 2 vol., 4to, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by Jane Smart Hughes (author's sister?) to Mr and Mrs Seymour, 1821, folding engraved map of Albania, 2 plans (one double-page), and 12 plates, illustrations, bookplate of St. Mary's College, Oscott (cancelled), contemporary half morocco, some plates spotted, binding somewhat rubbed
Lear, Edward. Journal of a landscape painter in Albania, &c. London: Bentley, 1851, 8vo, map, 20 tinted lithographed plates, original cloth, some plates slightly spotted, lower joint torn, slight loss to foot of spine
LITERATURE:
Blackmer 842, 986
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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.
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GREECE AND THE LEVANT, A PRIVATE LIBRARY, LOTS 157-213
ALBANIA AND GREECE
Two works, first editions, comprising:
Hughes, Thomas Smart. Travels in Sicily, Greece and Albania. London: Mawman, 1820, 2 vol., 4to, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by Jane Smart Hughes (author's sister?) to Mr and Mrs Seymour, 1821, folding engraved map of Albania, 2 plans (one double-page), and 12 plates, illustrations, bookplate of St. Mary's College, Oscott (cancelled), contemporary half morocco, some plates spotted, binding somewhat rubbed
Lear, Edward. Journal of a landscape painter in Albania, &c. London: Bentley, 1851, 8vo, map, 20 tinted lithographed plates, original cloth, some plates slightly spotted, lower joint torn, slight loss to foot of spine
LITERATURE:
Blackmer 842, 986
Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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.