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Anville, Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Mémoires sur l'Égypte ancienne et moderne, suivis d'une description du Golfe Arabique ou de la Mer Rouge. Paris: de Imprimerie Royale, 1766
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First edition, 4to (252 x 188mm.), 7 engraved maps (6 folding), one coloured in outline), 2 of the maps (nos. 4 and 5) together forming a map of Egypt, 2 others (nos. 6 and 7) forming a map of the Red Sea, contemporary mottled calf, spine in compartments gilt, [Atabey 27; Blackmer 40; Hilmy II, 85; Gay 32], ink stamps to title (one erased slightly affecting imprint), extremities slightly 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
An important work, containing "the first really modern map of Arabia" (Tibbetts). D'Anville's description of Egypt, the Red Sea and the Hejaz derives in part from earlier works by Pococke, Norden, Père Sicard and others. The map of the Hejaz is of especial interest for its placement of the Holy Cities and for its inset plan of the port of Jeddah.