- 143
Pontoppidan, Erik.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The natural history of Norway. London: for A. Linde, 1755, 2 parts in one volume, folio (351 x 216mm.), engraved folding map hand-coloured in outline, 28 engraved plates, contemporary calf, rebacked and recornered, upper cover becoming detached
Salmon, Thomas. Lo stato presente di tutti i paesi, e popoli del mondo naturale, politco, e morale... volume VIII [Russia, Greenland and Scandinavia]. Venice: Giambattista Albrizzi, 1738, 8vo (184 x 113mm.), engraved additional title-page, 5 engraved folding maps, 12 engraved plates (some folding), modern quarter calf, a couple of small marginal tears, light spotting to a few pages, cropped affecting title of two plates
Together 2 volumes
Together 2 volumes
Provenance
[Pontoppidan] J. Hume, bishop of Sarum, inscription on front endpaper dated 1777; Brent Gration-Maxfield, signature on pastedown
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."