- 1115
Schmidtmeyer, Peter
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Travels into Chile, over the Andes, in the years 1820 and 1821, with some sketches of Chile, and Arauco. London: for the Author, 1824
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (272 x 210mm.), [2], 378, [2]pp., 30 lithographed plates on 27 leaves, 11 coloured by hand, 2 folding lithographed plans, contemporary half calf, spine gilt, dark red label, marbled boards, text spotted in places, plate 11 with plate number shaved
Provenance
Major A.H. Giles, bookplate
Literature
Abbey, Travel 715; Sabin 77692
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
Schmidtmeyer's travelogue contains views of mines and metallurgy, agriculture and husbandry, and the inhabitants of Chile and Arauco.