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La Roque, Jean de.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Voyage de Syrie et du Mont-Liban contenant la description de tout le pays compris sous le nom de Liban & d'anti-Liban, Kesroan, &c... la description des ruines d'Heliopolis, aujourd'huy Balbek... avec un abregé de la vie de Monsieur de Chasteüil, gentilhomme de Provence, solitaire du Mont-Liban; & l'histoire du Prince Junès, maronite. Paris: André Cailleau, 1722
first edition, 2 volumes, 12mo (162 x 94mm.), 8 engraved plates (4 folding) and one folding map, contemporary calf, spines in compartments gilt, missing spine label on volume 2, extremities slightly rubbed, joints starting
Provenance
W. Gower, neat signature on titles; Worcester College, small oval blindstamp, and ink stamp "sold by Order from the library", to titles and one preliminary blank
Literature
Atabey 674; Weber II 433; 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."