Lot 102
  • 102

Chardin, John

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Chardin, John
  • Voyages du chevallier Chardin, en Perse, et autres lieux de l'orient... nouvelle édition... par L. Langlès. Paris: Le Normant, 1811
  • paper
10 volumes text and atlas volume, together 11 volumes, 8vo (200 x 120mm.) and folio (510 x 325mm.), half-titles in all volumes, atlas with engraved portrait, folding map and 63 plates, some folding, some with more than one image, text in nineteenth-century morocco-backed speckled boards, spines gilt, atlas in modern calf-backed boards, half-titles and titles of text volumes with library stamps

Literature

Wilson p.40; Ghani p.73; this edition not in Atabey

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."

Catalogue Note

The most complete edition of Chardin's travels.