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Du Halde, Jean Baptiste
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Du Halde, Jean Baptiste
- A Description of the Empire of China and Chinese-Tartary, together with the Kingdoms of Korea, and Tibet. London: T. Gardner for Edward Cave, 1738-1741
- paper
First complete English edition, 2 volumes, folio (396 x 243mm.), 64 engraved maps, plates and plans, 41 folding (mostly maps), contemporary calf, spines gilt, [Cordier, Sinica 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15], a few preliminary leaves in vol.1 misbound, a few single-page plates slightly cropped at beginning of vol.1, very minor worming in bottom margin in vol.2, binding rather worn, lacking one label
Provenance
John Coakley Lettsom, physician, philanthropist and author of many works, including The Natural History of the Tea Tree with observations on its medical qualities, and effect of tea-drinking (1772), engraved label in both volumes
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
"Historically, this work must be regarded as monumental. Its strength lies in the vast amount and variety of interesting details, which must have given its readers an impression of the magnificence of the Chinese empire, and the wide range of achievements of the Chinese people in literature, science, philosophy and art" (Löwendahl).