- 152
Demersay, L. Alfred
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Histoire physique, économique et politique du Paraguay et des établissements des Jésuites. Paris: Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie., 1860-1864
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3 volumes (2 volumes text and atlas), 8vo (235 x 148mm.) and folio (550 x 395mm.), text with half-titles, errata leaf at end of volume 1, atlas with 15 hand-coloured lithographed plates and one hand-coloured engraved map, the portrait of Bonpland printed on india paper and mounted, with an original blue printed livraison wrapper acting as title page, near uniform green morocco-backed marbled boards, spines gilt, text somewhat spotted or browned in places, 2 plates with blank margins slightly cut down and mounted
Literature
Sabin 19473; Palau 70299
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
Very rare. Neither the text or atlas are common at auction, and a complete set has not appeared for over 40 years ("The Important Library of the Late Dr. Enrique Garcia Merou, Buenos Aires", Parke-Bernet, 26 March 1968, lot 173).