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Széchenyi, Béla--Kreitner and Loczy
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Atlas zur Reiseroute in Ost-Asien 1877 bis 1880 des Grafen Béla Széchenyi. Vienna: K.K. Militär-Geografischen Institute, [?1893]
- paper
Oblong folio (445 x 510mm.), title with inset general map and 32 mapsheets (comprising 2 profiles, 15 geographical maps by Gustav Kreitner, and 15 geological maps by Ludwig von Loczy), loose as issued in original cloth-backed printed boards (with title duplicated on upper cover), blank edges of maps slightly spotted, a few edges reinforced, binding somewhat worn
Literature
Cordier, Sinica II, 2142; Yakushi (1994) S845; Henze V, 276 (all recording the 3 volume text but not the atlas)
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 rare atlas published to accompany Széchenyi's three-volume account of his travels. From 1877 until 1880, Count Béla Széchenyi carried out an expedition to the Chinese-Tibetan mountain regions together with the geographer G. Kreitner and the geologist L. Lóczy. After they had crossed China from Shanghai to Lanchow, they concentrated on the exploration of the Tibetan mountain ranges facing towards the Gobi desert. According to Yakushi the route included Suchow, Kumbum monastery, Sining, Hami, Turfan, Karashar, Eastern Tibet and Burma.