Lot 139 · Books & Manuscripts
the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt and nubia. london: f. g. moon, 1842–1849
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- Estimate
- $30,000–$45,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Books & Manuscripts, New York · 3 June 2014
- Dimensions
- 610 x 438 mm
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4268682
- Record
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David Roberts, the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt and nubia. london: f. g. moon, 1842–1849. Sotheby's, 3 Jun 2014, lot 139. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4268682.
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David Roberts, the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt and nubia. london: f. g. moon, 1842–1849. Sotheby's, 3 Jun 2014, lot 139. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4268682.
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From the same sale Books & Manuscripts · Jun 2014
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyle, Kay. Short Stories. Paris, 1929 | — | $7,000–$10,000 | |
| Le Cirque. Paris, Tériade éditeur, 1967 | Marc Chagall | $150,000–$200,000 | |
| Lawrence, D. H. The Escaped Cock. Paris, 1929 | — | $2,500–$3,500 | |
| Crosby, Harry. Aphrodite in Flight, being some observations on the ær… | — | $2,500–$3,500 | |
| Two autograph albums, signed by Presidents Chester A. Arthur and Benj… | — | $2,500–$3,500 | |
| Requiem for a Nun. New York: Random House, [1951] | Faulkner, William. 1897-1962. | $800–$1,200 |
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