Hommaire de Hell, Xavier

First edition, 4 volumes (3 volumes of text and atlas), 8vo (234 x 140mm.) and folio (439 x 287mm.), atlas in 2 parts, both with titles, the first, Atlas historique, with 2 folding lithographed maps and 25 lithographed plates (of which 2 are chromolithographed and 9 are partially hand-coloured), the second part, Atlas scientifique, with 5 double-page maps and 6 plates of shells, text in nineteenth-century morocco-backed boards, atlas bound recently to match, text very slightly spotted

Sefik E. Atabey, book label, sale in these rooms, 29 May 2002, lot 582

Atabey 591; not in Weber or Blackmer

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."

“The best book on this area” (Atabey).

Hommaire de Hell spent five years travelling in southern Russia. He was accompanied by his wife, who wrote the historical part of this work.