Lot 214
Spain.- Murphy (James Cavanah) The Arabian Antiquities of Spain, first edition, 1815.
Hammer Price: £5,500
Description
Spain.- Murphy (James Cavanah) The Arabian Antiquities of Spain, first edition, engraved title and 102 plates, marginal tape repair on title, front free endpaper repaired, light spotting, occasional light browning and creasing, bookplate of H.A.M. Van Son, contemporary red morocco, gilt borders, spine gilt in compartments, lightly rubbed and scuffed, elephant folio, 1815.
⁂ An excellent copy of this important early illustrated work on the art and architecture of Moorish Spain.
Description
Spain.- Murphy (James Cavanah) The Arabian Antiquities of Spain, first edition, engraved title and 102 plates, marginal tape repair on title, front free endpaper repaired, light spotting, occasional light browning and creasing, bookplate of H.A.M. Van Son, contemporary red morocco, gilt borders, spine gilt in compartments, lightly rubbed and scuffed, elephant folio, 1815.
⁂ An excellent copy of this important early illustrated work on the art and architecture of Moorish Spain.
