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Bory de Saint-Vincent, Jean Baptiste G.M.
Estimate
900 - 1,400 GBP
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Description
- Relation du voyage de la commission scientifique de Morée, dans le Peloponnèse, les Cyclades, et l'Attique. Paris: Levrault, 1836-1837
2 volumes in 3 livraisons, 8vo (225 x 140mm.), engraved map and 12 plates, original printed wrappers, uncut and unopened, preserved in modern green morocco-backed cloth clamshell box gilt, volume 1 with dampstaining
Literature
not in Blackmer (cf. 169); Weber I, 236
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, 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."
"In response to your inquiry, 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."
Catalogue Note
rare. Bory led a colourful life as a soldier, duellist, botanist and traveller. He was leader of this state-sponsored expedition to the Morea, having previously conducted researches in the Canaries and Mauritius.
Weber records this work with 17 plates, which may be an error, however the copy present here in its original wrappers and uncut appears to be complete with 13 (including the map); although there is no plate number 8, there are two different plates numbered 10.