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Bruzen de la Martinière, Antoine Augustin (1662-1746).
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Le grand dictionnaire géographique et critique. The Hague, Amsterdam & Rotterdam: P. Gosse & P. de Hondt, H. Uitwerp & F. Changuion and J.D. Beman, 1726-1739
9 volumes in 14, folio (430 x 273mm.), xxviii, 850; [10], 549, [1 (blank)]; [2], 878; [2], 394, 203, [1 (blank)]; [6], 405, [1 (blank)]; [2], 223, [1 (blank)], 310; [6], 62, 384; [2], 629, [1 (blank)]; [2], 209, [1 (blank)], 174; [2], 554; [6], 42, 255, [1 (blank)]; [2], 632; [2], 819, [1 (blank)]; [8], 527, [1 (blank)] pp., 8 title-pages printed in red and black, illustration: woodcut device on title-pages, 5 engraved head-pieces, woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, binding: contemporary mottled calf, arms of Charles-François d'Albert d'Ailly, duc de Pecquigny on sides, spines gilt in compartments, some light browning and damp-staining in some volumes, bindings slightly rubbed
Provenance
Charles-François d'Albert d'Ailly (1707-1731), duc de Pecquigny, arms on sides
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. Bruzen de la Martinière was royal geographer to Philip V of Spain.