- 210
Nieuhoff, Jan
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Nieuhoff, Jan
- An Embassy from the East-India Company of the United Provinces, to the Grand Tartar Cham Emperour of China... Englished... by John Ogilby. London: John Macock, 1669
- paper
First edition in English, folio (416 x 270mm.), engraved additional title by Hollar, printed title in red and black, 19 engraved plates on 18 sheets, numerous illustrations in the text, additional title and many of the plates and vignettes coloured by a later hand, recent brown morocco in antique style, spine gilt in compartments, lacking the map and portrait
This translation contains Jan Maatsukyer's accounts of an embassy sent from Batavia (not present in all copies) and Athanasius Kircher's essay on China, together with costume plates after the latter
This translation contains Jan Maatsukyer's accounts of an embassy sent from Batavia (not present in all copies) and Athanasius Kircher's essay on China, together with costume plates after the latter
Provenance
Emilia Ludlow, ownership inscription dated 1698; "Hamilton, June 1811", inscription on additional title (cf. lot 205); The Cruising Association, blindstamp on title
Literature
Cordier (Sinica) II, 2347; Lust 536; Wing N1153
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
This translation contains Jan Maatsukyer's accounts of an embassy sent from Batavia (not present in all copies) and Athanasius Kircher's essay on China, together with costume plates after the latter.