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Tchihatcheff, Peter Alexandrovitch.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Asie Mineure. Description physique, statistique et archéologique... 1re partie - Geographie physique comparée. Atlas. Paris: Gide et J. Baudry, 1853
first edition, atlas volume only, folio (355 x 275mm.), mounted photographic portrait of the author and 27 numbered lithographed plates (only, see footnote), no title page (title taken from wrapper), original printed wrappers, [with]: large folding engraved map of Asia Minor by A. de Bolotoff for Tchihatcheff (Paris, 1853), dissected and backed on linen (705 x 1020mm.), plate volume and map preserved together in modern cloth portfolio, some spotting to plates, mostly marginal but affecting image of plate 1, wrappers detached and slightly worn
Literature
Atabey 1202 (without the map); not in Blackmer
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. The complete work, which appeared between 1853 and 1869, comprised five parts: geography, climatology and zoology, botany, geology and palaeontology. The present volume contains the plates to the first part only, including views of Smyrna, Trebizond, Sinope, Heraclea, Kayadjik, Chanak-Kalessi, Imbros and Samothrace. Together with this volume of views, is a large folding map, published separately, but in the same year to accompany this work.