- 91
[Grelot, Guillaume Joseph]
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Relation nouvelle d'un voyage de Constantinople. Paris: Damien Foucault, 1680
first edition, 4to (256 x 185mm.), woodcut printer's device on title, dedication with engraved initial and armorial head-piece, 13 engraved plates, 10 folding, 4 engraved illustrations in the text, contemporary calf, a few plates with neat repairs, binding rebacked retaining original spine
Literature
Blackmer 740; Contominas 306; Weber II, 369; Atabey 527
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
Grelot's work contains the earliest detailed plans of St Sophia and other monuments in Constantinople. The author travelled in the Levant and Persia with Jean Chardin between 1671 and 1676. He also provided many illustrations for Chardin's work on Persia.