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Chardin, Sir John.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The travels... into Persia, and the East Indies, through the Black-Sea, and the countrey of Colchis: describing Mingrelia, Imiretta, Georgia, and several other countries unknown to these parts of Europe. London: for M.P., to be sold by George Monke and William Ewrey, 1689
Folio (308 x 192mm.), engraved frontispiece portrait of the author, additional engraved title-page dated 1686, engraved headpieces and initials, 17 engraved maps and plates (12 folding), contemporary English calf, black morocco label with Courtenay arms gilt on upper cover, spine gilt in compartments, [Wing C2044; cf. Atabey 218 (French edition from 1686); cf. Wilson p.40], some plates damp-stained, small marginal tear in 4P1, both plates of the Sepulchre slightly torn at edge, binding rubbed
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."