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Sestini, Domenico.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Voyage de Constantinople à Bassora, en 1781, par le Tigre et l'Euphrate, et retour à Constantinople en 1782, par le désert et Alexandrie... traduit de l'Italien. Paris: Dupuis, l'an VI [1797/8]
- paper
First French edition, 2 parts in one volume, 8vo (204 x 120mm.), half-title, folding wood-engraved map, contemporary paper-covered boards, [Blackmer 1530; cf. Atabey 1126; Weber II, 595 (Italian edition); not in Cobham-Jeffery], map just shaved at borders
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
An attractive copy. The journey concludes with a visit to Cyprus (chapters 11-13, part 2).