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Hellert, J.J.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Nouvel atlas physique, politique et historique de l’empire ottoman et de ses états limitrophes en Europe, en Asie et en Afrique. Paris: Bellizard, Dufour et Cie., and St Petersburg: F. Bellizard et Cie., and London: Bossange, Barthès et Lowell, 1843
- paper
First edition, folio (533 x 337mm.), engraved calligraphic title, table of contents, 39 maps, 4 folding, extra-illustrated with a map of the Ottoman empire, 2 maps hand-coloured in outline, marginal publisher’s blindstamps, contemporary calf-backed boards, one folding map torn and repaired on verso, binding rubbed
Provenance
Bibliothèque de Chateau de Louppy, book label; Sefik E. Atabey, book label, sale in these rooms, 29 May 2002, lot 560
Literature
Atabey 569; Blackmer 788
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
The rare atlas to the French edition of Hammer-Purgstall’s Histoire de l’empire ottoman, published between 1835 and 1843. The maps include Arabia (with inset plans of Mekkah and Medina), Persia, Morea, Crimea, Egypt and Africa.