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Dapper, Olfert
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dapper, Olfert
- Gedenkwürdige Verrichtung der Niederländischen Ost-Indischen Gesellschaft in dem Kaiserreich Taising oder Sina, durch ihre zweyte Gesandtschaft an den Unter-König Singlamong und Feld-Herrn Taising Lipoui ... Die dritte Gesandtschaft ... Beschreibung des Keyserthums Sina ... Amsterdam: Jacob von Meurs, 1674-1676
- paper
3 parts bound in one, folio (306 x 192mm.), engraved frontispiece, one engraved map, 39 engraved plates on 38 sheets, 55 engraved illustrations in the text, modern calf over wooden boards covered with old calf, modern red morocco label, slipcase, some browning, a few damp stains, tears and repairs, final leaf repaired with loss to index
First German edition of Dapper's famous description of China and the account of two embassies from the Dutch East-India Company to the Vice-roy Singlamong and General Taising Lipovi, and to Konchi, Emperor of China and East-Tartary. The book is richly illustrated showing flora and fauna, religious ceremonies, costumes, weapons as well as architecture.
First German edition of Dapper's famous description of China and the account of two embassies from the Dutch East-India Company to the Vice-roy Singlamong and General Taising Lipovi, and to Konchi, Emperor of China and East-Tartary. The book is richly illustrated showing flora and fauna, religious ceremonies, costumes, weapons as well as architecture.
Literature
Cordier I, 28 and II, 2349; cf. Lust 507 for first edition in Dutch
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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
First German edition of Dapper's famous description of China and the account of two embassies from the Dutch East-India Company to the Vice-roy Singlamong and General Taising Lipovi, and to Konchi, Emperor of China and East-Tartary. The book is richly illustrated showing flora and fauna, religious ceremonies, costumes, weapons as well as architecture.