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Grasset de Saint Saveur, André.
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Voyage historique, littéraire et pittoresque dans les isles et possessions ci-devant vénitiennes du Levant; savoir: Corfou, Paxo, Bucintro, Parga, Prevesa, Vonizza, Sainte-Maure, Thiaqui, Céphalonie, Zante, Strophades, Cerigo et Cerigotte. Paris: chez Tavernier, an VIII [1800]
- paper
First edition, 3 volumes text and atlas, together 4 volumes, 8vo (210 x 130mm.) and 4to (310 x 230mm.), half titles, 30 engraved plates, maps and plans, one folding, recent half morocco, the text with contemporary wrappers bound in, edges uncut, [Atabey 517; Blackmer 722; Contominas 302; Weber II, 593], stamps removed from titles and half-titles, some slight spotting, original wrappers strengthened
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
"This important work describes the Ionian islands shortly after their acquisition by the French in 1797. Grasset was resident in the Islands for many years, latterly as commissioner for commercial reasons under Napoleon" (Atabey).