Lot 138
  • 138

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]
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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."

Catalogue Note

An attractive copy. The journey concludes with a visit to Cyprus (chapters 11-13, part 2).