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Ides, Evert Ysbrants
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Three Years Travel from Moscow over-land to China: thro' great Ustiga, Siriania, Permia, Sibiria, Daour, Great Tartary, &c. to Peking. London: W. Freeman, J. Walthoe, T. Newborough, J. Nicholson, and R. Parker, 1706
- paper
First English edition, 4to (242 x 184mm.), engraved additional title, folding map and 30 plates (8 folding), contemporary panelled calf, binding slightly rubbed and neatly rebacked, text somewhat browned and spotted
Ides, a German of Dutch origin and Imperial Counsellor for Trade to Czar Peter I, was sent to conclude a commercial treaty with Emperor Khang-hi of China and to determine the limits of the two empires. He returned from his two-year mission in 1694, travelling through Tartary and Siberia.
Ides, a German of Dutch origin and Imperial Counsellor for Trade to Czar Peter I, was sent to conclude a commercial treaty with Emperor Khang-hi of China and to determine the limits of the two empires. He returned from his two-year mission in 1694, travelling through Tartary and Siberia.
Literature
Cordier II, 2468; Löwendahl 294; Lust 519; Russia Engages the World 52
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
Ides, a German of Dutch origin and Imperial Counsellor for Trade to Czar Peter I, was sent to conclude a commercial treaty with Emperor Khang-hi of China and to determine the limits of the two empires. He returned from his two-year mission in 1694, travelling through Tartary and Siberia.