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Manstein, Christoph Hermann von, Baron
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Manstein, Christoph Hermann von, Baron
- Mémoires historiques, politiques et militaires sur la Russie… contenant les guerres des russes contre les turcs & les tartares. Lyon: Jean-Marie Bruyset, 1772
- paper
Second French edition, 2 volumes, 8vo (192 x 120mm.), half-title in volume 2, 10 folding plans and maps, contemporary red calf, sides with gilt arms of Maria Feodorovna, wife of Paul I, Czar of Russia, spines gilt, black morocco and blue vellum labels, lacking half-title in vol.1, map 10 possibly from another copy, upper cover of vol.1 faded at head, spines and extremities rubbed
Provenance
Pavlosk library, bookstamp; Sefik E. Atabey, book label, sale in these rooms, 28 May 2002, lot 754
Literature
Atabey 760; not in Blackmer
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."