Lot 96
Egypt.- Belzoni (Giovanni Battista) Plates Illustrative of the Researches and Operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia, Atlas vol. only, 1820.
Hammer Price: £2,800
Description
Egypt.- Belzoni (Giovanni Battista) Plates Illustrative of the Researches and Operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia, Atlas vol. only, 44 engraved or lithographed plates and plans on 34 sheets (without the 6 plates published as supplement), all but 4 coloured by hand, some plates creased, occasional light soiling to plate margins, contemporary half calf, rubbed, [Abbey, Travel 268], oblong folio, 1820.
⁂ "These plates were intended to illustrate Belzoni's Narrative of the Operations and Recent Discoveries ... in Egypt and Nubia, 4to ... As many as eight colours are used on one plate for the coloured illustrations, and the colouring is skilfully done" - Abbey.
Description
Egypt.- Belzoni (Giovanni Battista) Plates Illustrative of the Researches and Operations of G. Belzoni in Egypt and Nubia, Atlas vol. only, 44 engraved or lithographed plates and plans on 34 sheets (without the 6 plates published as supplement), all but 4 coloured by hand, some plates creased, occasional light soiling to plate margins, contemporary half calf, rubbed, [Abbey, Travel 268], oblong folio, 1820.
⁂ "These plates were intended to illustrate Belzoni's Narrative of the Operations and Recent Discoveries ... in Egypt and Nubia, 4to ... As many as eight colours are used on one plate for the coloured illustrations, and the colouring is skilfully done" - Abbey.
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