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Du Halde, Jean Baptiste
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 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
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First complete English edition, 2 volumes, folio (388 x 252mm.), 64 engraved maps and plates, 42 folding, contemporary blind-stamped rough calf, pp.ix-[xii] vol.1 misbound at end, vol.1 with tear in plate opposite p.281 and text of p.359 (neither with loss), minor worming at foot of title vol.2, binding slightly worn, rebacked in rough calf with new red morocco labels
The most comprehensive survey of China printed in the eighteenth century, drawn from the accounts and surveys (both published and unpublished) of twenty-seven Jesuits. This encyclopaedic work not only provided valuable information on Chinese political institutions, education, language, medicine, science, customs and artefacts, but also included 43 maps by d'Anville (see lot 203). Drawn from recent surveys made by the Jesuits in China, these maps are considered by Tooley to be "the principal cartographic authority on China during the 18th century". The work also contains the first separate map of Korea, together with a previously unpublished account of that country by Jean-Baptiste Régis.
The most comprehensive survey of China printed in the eighteenth century, drawn from the accounts and surveys (both published and unpublished) of twenty-seven Jesuits. This encyclopaedic work not only provided valuable information on Chinese political institutions, education, language, medicine, science, customs and artefacts, but also included 43 maps by d'Anville (see lot 203). Drawn from recent surveys made by the Jesuits in China, these maps are considered by Tooley to be "the principal cartographic authority on China during the 18th century". The work also contains the first separate map of Korea, together with a previously unpublished account of that country by Jean-Baptiste Régis.
Provenance
J.W. Edge, eighteenth-century signature on both titles
Literature
Löwendahl 409; Cordier, Sinica 50; Lust 15
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"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
The most comprehensive survey of China printed in the eighteenth century, drawn from the accounts and surveys (both published and unpublished) of twenty-seven Jesuits. This encyclopaedic work not only provided valuable information on Chinese political institutions, education, language, medicine, science, customs and artefacts, but also included 43 maps by d'Anville (see lot 203). Drawn from recent surveys made by the Jesuits in China, these maps are considered by Tooley to be "the principal cartographic authority on China during the 18th century". The work also contains the first separate map of Korea, together with a previously unpublished account of that country by Jean-Baptiste Régis.