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Tavernier, Jean Baptiste
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- TAVERNIER, Jean Baptiste
- Reise Beschreibung... durch Türkey, Persien, Indien und noch mehr andere Oerter. Nuremberg: Johann Hofmann, 1681, 3 volumes in one (bound also with Spon, below), half-title, engraved additional pictorial title, one folding map, 6 full-page plates, 36 small plates and 5 illustrations in text, small hole in one plate in part 3 (p.84)
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Spon, Jacob. Italianische, Dalmatische, Griechische und Orientalische Reise-Beschreibung. Nuremberg: Johan Hofmann, 1681, 2 volumes in one (bound also with Tavernier, above), engraved additional title, 13 small plates and 8 illustrations in text, woodcuts in text, loss to foot of title page of first part (a paper flaw, not affecting text)
2 works in one volume, folio (324 x 195mm.), old vellum, lettered in ink on spine, [these editions not in Atabey or Blackmer], some leaves browned, a few minor repairs, new endpapers
2 works in one volume, folio (324 x 195mm.), old vellum, lettered in ink on spine, [these editions not in Atabey or Blackmer], some leaves browned, a few minor repairs, new endpapers
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.
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
A good copy of these important works. Tavernier's work was first published in 1676-1679 and Spon's in 1678, both in French.