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KRAZEISEN, KARL Bildnisse augezeichneter Griechen und Philhellenen. Munich: for the author, 1828-[1831] FIRST EDITION, 7 ORIGINAL PARTS, large folio (570 x 422mm.), text leaf in each part, 28 lithographed plates (two supplied from another copy), UNCUT, printed notice accounting for the delay in the publication of the final part loosely inserted in part 6, engraved map of Athens and surrounds printed on inside lower wrapper of part 7, ORIGINAL PRINTED PALE BLUE WRAPPERS, housed in modern vellum-backed portfolio, supplied lithographs remargined with small repairs, occasional spotting, slight wear to edges A FINE COLLECTION OF PORTRAITS OF HEROES FROM THE GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. "Krazeisen accompanied [Carl Wilhelm] von Heideck and the Bavarian philhellenes to Greece in 1826 as first lieutenant. He was an amateur artist who made drawings throughout his stay in Greece, which included periods in Nauplion, Poros, Damilas, Zakinthos and Athens. His original drawings are now in possession of the National Gallery, Athens" (Blackmer). LITERATURE:Blackmer 926Condition ReportCondition 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.