- 4351
Bayer, Gottlieb Siegfried (1694-1738).
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Museum Sinicum in quo Sinicae linguae et literaturae ratio explicantur. Tomus primus (-secundus). St Petersburg: Imperial Academy of Sciences, 1730
8vo (201 x 120mm.), [22], 145, [3], 190 (pp.57-72 being 8 engraved plates with pagination); [2], 372 (pp.1-88 being 44 engraved plates), [2]pp., illustration: 74 engraved plates, binding: contemporary mottled calf, gilt fillet border, spine gilt in compartments with a crown tool, ?lacking a leaf at end of preliminaries, extremities slightly rubbed, lacking lettering-piece
Literature
Cordier, Sinica 1658
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
first edition of Bayer's detailed study of the Chinese language. Bayer, from Königsberg, was an orientalist who travelled widely and published many works on Chinese language, literature and history. He was one of the founders of the Imperial Academy of Sciences in St Petersburg.