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Borch, Michel-Jean, comte de
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400 - 600 EUR
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Description
- Borch, Michel-Jean, Comte de
- Lettres sur la Sicile et sur l'ile de MaltheTurin, chez les frères Reycends, 1782.
2 volumes in-8 (198 x 112 mm).
illustration : 29 planches hors texte, dont 13 dépliantes, dessinées par l'auteur (hormis 2 par Philippe Hackert et une par Swinburn), et gravées par Chrys. Dell'Aqua pour les planches et par Joseph Piranelli pour les cartes.
reliure de l'époque. Demi-basane fauve avec coins, chiffre couronné aux lettres J.B.V. (?), dos lisse orné, tranches jaspées bleues.
Quelques traces d'usure à la reliure (mors et coins).
illustration : 29 planches hors texte, dont 13 dépliantes, dessinées par l'auteur (hormis 2 par Philippe Hackert et une par Swinburn), et gravées par Chrys. Dell'Aqua pour les planches et par Joseph Piranelli pour les cartes.
reliure de l'époque. Demi-basane fauve avec coins, chiffre couronné aux lettres J.B.V. (?), dos lisse orné, tranches jaspées bleues.
Quelques traces d'usure à la reliure (mors et coins).
Condition
Quelques traces d'usure à la reliure (mors et coins).
"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
Au cours de ce voyage géographique, archéologique et scientifique, l'auteur décrit les cérémonies populaires, son ascencion de l'Etna et la manière de calculer son altitude ainsi que les relevés thermométriques et barométriques.