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Michaud, Joseph and Jean J.F. Poujoulat.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Correspondance d'orient. Paris: Ducollet, 1833-1855
first edition, 7 volumes, 8vo (202 x 124mm.), half-titles, folding engraved map hand-coloured in outline, contemporary calf tooled in gilt and blind, occasional dampstaining and spotting, bindings rubbed, rebacked retaining original spines
Provenance
Jesuit Library, Paris, book labels and inkstamps
Literature
Atabey 807; Blackmer 1122; Weber I, 211
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
The bulk of this work comprises the correspondence between Michaud (author of L'Histoire des croisades) and Poujoulat, who travelled together to Jerusalem through Greece and Constantinople, and then separately explored Syria and Egypt respectively.