- 246
Knox, Robert.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- T'Eyland Ceylon. Utrecht: Wilhem Broedelet, 1692, 4to (200 x 143mm.), engraved frontispiece, folding map and 8 plates, directions to the binder leaf at end, contemporary vellum, occasional slight soiling, short tear to map and to plate at p.155 without loss, spine with repair, new endleaves
Ibid. Relation ou voyage de l'isle de Ceylan, dans les Indes orientales. Lyon: chez Pierre Guillimin, 1693, 2 volumes, 8vo (144 x 78mm.), engraved frontispiece in volume 1, folding map of Ceylon, and 17 plates, contemporary calf, clean tear to map (without loss), title of volume 2 laid down to contents leaf (thus obscuring recto of contents leaf), joints splitting, rather rubbed
Ibid. Ceylanische Reise-Beschreibung oder historische Erzehlung von der in Ost-Indien gelegenen Insel Ceylon. Leipzig: Johann Friedrich Gleditsch, 1689, engraved frontispiece, folding map and 15 plates, short tears to map without loss; [bound after]: Chardin, John. ...Curieuse Persian und Ost-Indische Reise-Beschreibung. Leipzig: Johann Friedrich Gleditsch, 1687, printed title in red and black, engraved frontispiece, additional title, double-page map and 15 plates, 10 double-page or folding, [this edition not in Atabey], tear in plate at p.473 without loss; 2 volumes in one, 4to (200 x 164mm.), contemporary vellum, internally browned
Together 4 works in 3 volumes
Ibid. Ceylanische Reise-Beschreibung oder historische Erzehlung von der in Ost-Indien gelegenen Insel Ceylon. Leipzig: Johann Friedrich Gleditsch, 1689, engraved frontispiece, folding map and 15 plates, short tears to map without loss; [bound after]: Chardin, John. ...Curieuse Persian und Ost-Indische Reise-Beschreibung. Leipzig: Johann Friedrich Gleditsch, 1687, printed title in red and black, engraved frontispiece, additional title, double-page map and 15 plates, 10 double-page or folding, [this edition not in Atabey], tear in plate at p.473 without loss; 2 volumes in one, 4to (200 x 164mm.), contemporary vellum, internally browned
Together 4 works in 3 volumes
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
For further lots on Sri Lanka see lots 241, 253, 271 and 303.