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Near and Middle East
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 10 volumes, including:
- paper
Gemelli-Careri, J.F.--Churchill, A. and J. A Collection of Voyages and Travels… vol.IV. London, 1704, folio, volume 4 only containing, inter alia, Gemelli-Careri’s “A Voyage round the World” (see footnote), 11 engraved plates, illustrations, contemporary calf, binding slightly rubbed, rebacked (in gilt)
La Mottraye, A. de. Travels through Europe, Asia, and into part of Africa. London, 1723, first edition, 2 volumes, folio, privilege leaf at beginning vol.1, 4 engraved maps and 39 plates (of more, ?44), many double-page and/or folding, later half calf, occasional slight soiling or staining in vol.1, slight browning and spotting in vol.2, plates very slightly wormed, cropped or torn (mainly vol.1), binding somewhat rubbed and joints slightly split
Jouannin, J.M. and J. van Gaver. Turquie. Paris, 1849, first edition, 8vo, half-title, folding plan and 96 engraved plates (of 98), contemporary morocco-backed boards, spine gilt, book label of Sefik Atabey, some spotting
Lantier, E.F. de. Voyage d’Antenor en Grèce et en Asie… troisième édition. Paris, 1800, 5 volumes, 12mo, half-titles, engraved frontispieces, contemporary mottled sheep gilt, binding slightly worn
And one other, another edition of Careri; the lot sold not subject to return
La Mottraye, A. de. Travels through Europe, Asia, and into part of Africa. London, 1723, first edition, 2 volumes, folio, privilege leaf at beginning vol.1, 4 engraved maps and 39 plates (of more, ?44), many double-page and/or folding, later half calf, occasional slight soiling or staining in vol.1, slight browning and spotting in vol.2, plates very slightly wormed, cropped or torn (mainly vol.1), binding somewhat rubbed and joints slightly split
Jouannin, J.M. and J. van Gaver. Turquie. Paris, 1849, first edition, 8vo, half-title, folding plan and 96 engraved plates (of 98), contemporary morocco-backed boards, spine gilt, book label of Sefik Atabey, some spotting
Lantier, E.F. de. Voyage d’Antenor en Grèce et en Asie… troisième édition. Paris, 1800, 5 volumes, 12mo, half-titles, engraved frontispieces, contemporary mottled sheep gilt, binding slightly worn
And one other, another edition of Careri; the lot sold not subject to return
Literature
Atabey -, 661 (first edition in French, 1727), 622 (this copy), 667 (this copy); Blackmer -, 946 (first edition in French), 889, 950 (first edition)
Condition
the condition of this lot is as dscribed in the catalogue description
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"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 account of Gemelli-Careri’s voyage around the world includes detailed descriptions of Turkey (pp.1-110), Persia (pp.111-195) and China (pp.289-415), as well as Hindostan, the Philippines, and the Americas.