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Nicolay, Nicolas de
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Nicolay, Nicolas de
- Les quatre premiers livres des navigations et peregrinations orientales. Lyon: Guillaume Rouille, 1568
- paper
First edition, second issue, folio (330 x 223mm.), printed title within hand-coloured historiated border, 60 hand-coloured engraved plates, contemporary calf gilt, [Göllner II, 1241; Atabey 870 (footnote); this edition not in Blackmer], at least one plate supplied from another copy (at p.86), without a blank preliminary leaf (**4), a few minor repairs (eg. plate at p.117, plate at p.144), some edges strengthened, binding rubbed, repaired and rebacked retaining original spine
Provenance
"Donne a moy Hamelin par [cypher]", inscription on title
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."