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Tavernier, Jean-Baptiste.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collections of travels through Turky into Persia, and the East-Indies. Giving an account of the present state of those countries. London: for M.P., to be sold by George Monke and William Ewrey, 1688, 2 parts, 23 engraved plates and maps (5 folding, 8 printed back-to-back on 4 sheets), engraved and woodcut illustrations, 2 plates creased and torn at edge (without loss), G3 and H1 torn at edge of printed area
Ibid. [A collection of several relations & treatises singular and curious, of John Baptista Tavernier, Baron of Aubonne. Not printed among his first six voyages. London, 1680], folding engraved map of Japan, 8 engraved plates (5 folding), "A relation of Japon" bound before "A... relation of... Tunquin", lacking title-page and other sections of text
Ibid. A new relation of the inner-part of the Grand Seignor's Seraglio. Containing several remarkable particulars, never before expos'd to publick view. London: R[obert] L[ittlebury] and Moses Pitt, 1684
Ibid. Collections of travels... The second volume. London: for Moses Pitt, 1684, folding engraved map, first section of text only, small hole in H4, upper corner of R2 torn
4 works in one volume, folio (305 x 192mm.), contemporary calf, black morocco label with Courtenay arms gilt on upper cover, red morocco label on spine lettered "Bernier's Travels", Caleb Lowdham's copy, with first and last names added in manuscript at foot of gatherings C and L, [Blackmer 1632 (a similarly composite volume); Wing T251A, T250 (part), T253 & T252 (part)], binding worn
Ibid. A new relation of the inner-part of the Grand Seignor's Seraglio. Containing several remarkable particulars, never before expos'd to publick view. London: R[obert] L[ittlebury] and Moses Pitt, 1684
Ibid. Collections of travels... The second volume. London: for Moses Pitt, 1684, folding engraved map, first section of text only, small hole in H4, upper corner of R2 torn
4 works in one volume, folio (305 x 192mm.), contemporary calf, black morocco label with Courtenay arms gilt on upper cover, red morocco label on spine lettered "Bernier's Travels", Caleb Lowdham's copy, with first and last names added in manuscript at foot of gatherings C and L, [Blackmer 1632 (a similarly composite volume); Wing T251A, T250 (part), T253 & T252 (part)], binding worn
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
A composite volume of Tavernier's works on the Near, Middle and Far East.