Lot 4634
  • 4634

[Müller, Gerhard Friedrich (1705-1783), editor]

Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Sammlung russischer Geschichte. Erstes (-drittes) Stück. St Petersburg: Imperial Academy of Sciences, 1732 (1733)
8vo (176 x 108mm.), [2], 92; [2], 93-170; [2], 171-279, [1]pp., woodcut Chinese characters on pp.70-73, binding: contemporary vellum-backed marbled boards, B2-3, O8 and R7 torn without loss, binding slightly rubbed

Literature

Not in Drage

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."

Catalogue Note

This is the first of a ten-volume series, published between 1732 and 1818. Müller was one of the first members of the Imperial Academy of Sciences and was its first historian.