- 96
Georgi, Johann Gottlieb
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Versuch einer Beschreibung der Rußisch Kayserlichen Residenzstadt St. Petersburg und der Merkwürdigkeiten der Gegend. St. Petersburg: Carl Willhelm Müller, 1790
- paper
2 volumes in one with continuous pagination, 8vo (195 x 120mm.), one engraved folding map, hand-coloured in outline, one folding plan of the city, contemporary half vellum, binding slightly rubbed, lower cover slightly stained
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
A comprehensive and reliable source on early St. Petersburg. Georgi's description has "remained worth reading up to the present day due to its detailed description. His report comprises all aspects of urban life including climatic and geographical descriptions, social structure, crime, the life at court and everyday life of the inhabitants of St. Petersburg... Each quarter is described with much care in a separate chapter" (translated from Dahlmann, Die Kenntnis Russlands im deutschsprachigen Raum im 18. Jahrhundert, pp. 191-192).