Reland, Adrian (1676-1718).

3 volumes, 8vo (161 x 95mm.), [8], 232, [24]; [8], 324, [46]; [8], 250, [30]pp., illustration: engraved vignettes on title-page, folding engraved map of Ceylon, 3 engraved plates, a few engraved illustrations in text, woodcut initials, head- and tail-pieces, binding: contemporary speckled calf, spines gilt in compartments, tear in one preliminary leaf in volume 1 repaired 

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."

first edition. Reland was professor of oriental languages and ecclesiastical antiquities at the university of Utrecht. The dissertations in this collection include: De reliquiis veteris linguae persicae, De persicis vocabulis talmudis, De linguis insularum quarundam orientalium and De gemmis arabicis. The last four pages of volume 3 contain the Lord's Prayer in fourteen languages.