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Panchulidzev, Sergei Alekseevich, editor.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Istoriya Kavalergardov 1724-1799-1899 [The history of the Chevalier Guards]. St Petersburg: Office for the Preparation of Government Papers, 1899-1912, 4 volumes
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Panchulidzev, S.A., editor. Sbornik biografii Kavalergardov 1724-1762; 1762-1801; 1801-1826; 1826-1908 [A collection of biographies of the Chevalier Guards]. Ibid., 1901-1908, 4 volumes
together 8 volumes, 4to (350 x 257mm.), plates and illustrations (some photographic), uniform original cream cloth lettered in red and silver with red "seal" on upper covers and silver and gold imperial arms on lower covers, thick paper wrappers bound in with the same decoration as the cloth covers, red edges, final volume slightly worn with joints and hinges breaking
together 8 volumes, 4to (350 x 257mm.), plates and illustrations (some photographic), uniform original cream cloth lettered in red and silver with red "seal" on upper covers and silver and gold imperial arms on lower covers, thick paper wrappers bound in with the same decoration as the cloth covers, red edges, final volume slightly worn with joints and hinges breaking
Literature
Fekula 2752 & 2753
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
First edition. A rare and complete set of this sumptuous publication about the Chevalier-Guards, with illustrations of famous officers and events and regimental patrons, together with biographies of the officers and descriptions of battles that the regiment fought in, such as Austerlitz and Borodino.