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Hennepin, Louis
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Hennepin, Louis
- A New Discovery of a Vast Country in America, extending above four thousand miles, between New France and New Mexico. London: M. Bentley, J. Tonson, [&c.], 1698
- paper
2 parts in one volume, 8vo (190 x 113mm.), FIRST ENGLISH EDITION (Tonson issue), engraved frontispiece, 2 folding maps and 6 folding plates, contemporary calf, maps and some plates browned, occasional browning elsewhere, tear without loss in maps and one plate, binding rebacked, minor loss to head of spine
Provenance
Edward William Vernon Harcourt (1825-91), armorial bookplate
Literature
Howes 416; Sabin 31370
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."