- 150
[La Vergne de Tressan, Pierre]
bidding is closed
Description
- Relation nouvelle et exacte d'un voyage de la Terre Sainte, ou description de l'état present des lieux où se sont passées les principales actions de la vie de Jesus Christ. Paris: Antoine Dezallier, 1688
first edition, 8vo (167 x 100mm.), half-title, engraved folding map, contemporary calf, spine gilt, Aboussouan library stamp on title, B2 and foot of last leaf (see footnote), binding repaired
Provenance
Camille Aboussouan, book label and stamps (sale in these rooms, 17-18 June 1993; cf. lot 520)
Literature
Weber II, 434; Röhricht 1075; Tobler p.104
Condition
Aboussouan library stamp on title, B2 and foot of last leaf (see footnote), binding repaired
"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
Includes descriptions of Malta, Mount Lebanon, Tripoli, Mount Carmel, Jerusalem, Cyprus (p.151 - not in Cobham-Jeffery), and other sites in the Holy Land.