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Grasset de Saint Sauveur, André.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Voyage historique, littéraire et pittoresque dans les isles et possessions ci-devant vénitiennes du Levant; savoir: Corfou, Paxo, Bucintro, Parga, Prevesa, Vonizza, Sainte-Maure, Thiaqui, Céphalonie, Zante, Strophades, Cérigo et Cérigotte. Paris: chez Tavernier, an VIII [1800]
first edition, 3 volumes text and atlas, together 4 volumes, text: 8vo (199 x 116mm.), half-titles, contemporary mottled calf gilt, gilt ships on spines, binding slightly rubbed, one label defective, atlas: 4to (288 x 215mm.), 30 engraved maps and plates, one folding, contemporary half calf, slightly soiled, binding rebacked retaining most of original spine (including label), slightly rubbed
Provenance
Sir Robert Smyth, signature in atlas volume
Literature
Blackmer 722; Contominas 302; Weber II, 593; Atabey 517
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
An important work describing the Ionian islands shortly after their acquisition by the French in 1797.