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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."
"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.