- 210
Nieuhoff, Jan
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nieuhoff, Jan
- Die Gesantschaft der Ost-Indischen Geselschaft in den Vereinigten Niederländern, an den Tartarischen Cham, und nunmehr auch Sinischen Keyser, verrichtet durch die Herren P. de Gojern und J. Keisern. Amsterdam: Jacob van Meurs, 1669
- paper
First edition in German, folio (300 x 190 mm.), hand-coloured pictorial engraved additional title depicting the Chinese Emperor sitting on a throne with his left arm resting on a globe, title printed in red and black with woodcut arms of Amsterdam, hand-coloured engraved portrait of Nieuhof, 34 hand-coloured double-page views and other subjects, and 110 hand-coloured engraved illustrations in the text (illustration on p.72 with replacement image pasted over), contemporary blindstamped pigskin over wooden boards, clasps and catches, [Cordier (Sinica) 2346], lacking the general map of China (as often), engraved title with two repairs and small loss to lower corner, faint stamp to title and date added in ink, some light browning and spotting, clasps neatly repaired
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 rare hand-coloured copy of this important illustrated work on China. Nieuhof's celebrated account details the first trade mission undertaken by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to the Imperial Court of China and is one of the very few non-Jesuit sources for the period. Originally published in Dutch in 1665, it is regarded as the definitive account of the Dutch Embassy to Peking. The illustrations include some of the first views of many cities and villages in China.