L13410

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Lot 121
  • 121

[Saumery, Pierre Lambert de]

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Anecdotes venitiennes et turques ou nouveau mémoires du comte de Bonneval, depuis son arrivée à Venise jusqu’à son exil dans l’isle de Chio… par M. de Mirone. Utrecht: Jean Broedelet, 1740, first edition, second issue, 2 volumes bound together, engraved portrait of Osman Pasha
  • paper
Ibid. Anecdotes turques, ou nouveaux mémoires du comte de Bonneval. Utrecht: Jean Broedelet, 1741, first edition? (see Atabey for discussion of edition and completeness of preliminaries)

Together 3 volumes bound in one, 8vo (166 x 100mm.), contemporary vellum, uncut, binding somewhat soiled, label chipped with loss

Provenance

Sefik E. Atabey, book label, sale in these rooms, 29 May 2002, lot 1068

Literature

Atabey 130 and 131; Blackmer 945 (first work only)

Condition

the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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.
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