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Rare Books, Maps and Manuscripts

by Lyon & Turnbull

Platinum House 353 lots with images

02 May 2012

Live Auction

33 Broughton Place

Edinburgh, EH1 3RR United Kingdom

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Viewing NotesSunday 29th April 2-5pm Monday 30th April 10-5pm Tuesday 1st May 10-5pm Day of sale from 9am Cafe available Monday to Wednesday.

Sale NotesBUYERS PREMIUM 25% up to £25,000, 20% thereafter.

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Art reference -- Brettell, R.R. & J. Pisarro

Lot 1: Art reference -- Brettell, R.R. & J. Pisarro

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Description: Art reference -- Brettell, R.R. & J. Pisarro The Impressionist and the city. 1992. 4to, cloth, dust-jacket, slipcase; Walford, E.J. Jacob van Ruisdael. 1991. 4to, cloth, dust-jacket, slipcase; Wood, C. Tissot. 1986. 4to, cloth, dust-jacket; Dobai, J. Gustave Klimt landscapes. 1988. 4to, cloth, dust-jacket; Gerdts, W.H. American Impressionism. 2001. 4to, cloth, dust-jacket; Kersten, M.C.C. & D.H.A.C. Lokin Delft Masters, Vermeer's contemporaries. 1996. 4to, cloth, dust-jacket; Baron, W. & R. Shone Sickert paintings. 1992. 4to, wrappers; and 94 others, similar (100)

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Art reference -- Bury, Adrian

Lot 2: Art reference -- Bury, Adrian

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Description: Art reference -- Bury, Adrian Joseph Crawhall, the man & the artist. 1958. 4to, plates, original cloth, t.e.g., ex-library copy with stamps; Benezit, E. Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs. Paris, 1976. 7 volumes, 8vo, original cloth; Baily, J.T.H. George Morland. 1906. 4to, plates, original cloth, spine soiled; Hardie, Martin John Pettie. 1908. 8vo, plates, original cloth; and 8 others (18)

Condition Report: including a worn set of Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Engravers, with some plates loose Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.

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Catalogue du Musée Arabe

Lot 3: Catalogue du Musée Arabe

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Description: Catalogue du Musée Arabe Stèles funeraires. Cairo, 1936-1971. 4to, 9 volumes, mixed years, original boards or wrappers (9)

Condition Report: This is incomplete. Comprises Steles funeraires, volumes 3-10 only (1939-1942), various editions, vol. date 3 1939 4 1936 5 1937 6 1939 7 1940 8 1941 9 1941 10 1942 and Inscription historiques sur pierre. 1971. wrappers. bindings rubbed and soiled; and Inscription historiques sur pierre. 1971 (wrappers). The volumes have not been collated. Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.

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Eastlake, Charles L.

Lot 4: Eastlake, Charles L.

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Description: Eastlake, Charles L. Pictures in the National Gallery, London. Munich, London & New York, [no date]. Folio, 2 volumes, illustrated with photogravures, contemporary half morocco gilt (2)

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Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard

Lot 5: Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard

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Description: Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard Entwurff, einer ehistorischen architectur. Leipzig, 1725. Oblong folio, engraved title, engraved dedication leaf, explanatory text for plates in French or Latin, 5 engraved section titles, engraved frontispiece, engraved map, 84 engraved plates with captions in German and French (2 folding, one with small tear), 19th century half calf, title slightly soiled, occasional light foxing, plates in book III misbound, extremities slightly rubbed

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