- 1201
Staunton, George
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- An authentic account of an embassy from the King of Great Britain to the Emperor of China. London: G. Nicol, 1797, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes text, 4to, and one atlas volume folio, together 3 volumes, (vol.1) [2], xxxiv, 518pp.; (vol.2) xx, 626pp., text volumes with 2 engraved portraits, atlas volume with 101 engraved plates (i.e. 44 plates as called for, and an additional 57 duplicate and triplicate plates in various proof states)
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SYMES, MICHAEL. An account of an embassy to the Kingdom of Ava. London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1800, FIRST EDITION, xxiv, 504pp., 26 engraved maps and plates (of 27), lacks "View of the Imperial Court" (see lot 1245 for a complete copy)
TURNER, SAMUEL. An account of an embassy to the court of the Teshoo Lama, in Tibet. London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1800, xxviii, 474pp., folding engraved map, 9 engraved plates (of 13), lacks plates 7, 8, 11, and 12 (see lot 1292 for a complete copy)
Together 4 text volumes on large and thick paper, 4to (326 x 250mm.), and one atlas volume, folio (570 x 415mm.), together 5 volumes, the text bound in uniform contemporary red straight-grained morocco gilt, wide gilt drawer-handle borders on the covers, spines gilt in compartments with double raised bands, inner dentelles, blue-green drab endpapers, gilt edges, titled on the spines "Oriental Embassies", the atlas bound in near matching full contemporary red straight-grained morocco, spine gilt in compartments with double raised bands, wide gilt turn-ins and matching inside joints, pale blue watered silk endpapers, gilt edges
TURNER, SAMUEL. An account of an embassy to the court of the Teshoo Lama, in Tibet. London: W. Bulmer and Co., 1800, xxviii, 474pp., folding engraved map, 9 engraved plates (of 13), lacks plates 7, 8, 11, and 12 (see lot 1292 for a complete copy)
Together 4 text volumes on large and thick paper, 4to (326 x 250mm.), and one atlas volume, folio (570 x 415mm.), together 5 volumes, the text bound in uniform contemporary red straight-grained morocco gilt, wide gilt drawer-handle borders on the covers, spines gilt in compartments with double raised bands, inner dentelles, blue-green drab endpapers, gilt edges, titled on the spines "Oriental Embassies", the atlas bound in near matching full contemporary red straight-grained morocco, spine gilt in compartments with double raised bands, wide gilt turn-ins and matching inside joints, pale blue watered silk endpapers, gilt edges
Literature
Staunton: Löwendahl 697; Cordier, Sinica 2381-3; Lust 545 & 547; Symes: Cordier, Indosinica 445; Turner: Yakushi (1994) T277a
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
A MAGNIFICENT COPY of the official account of Lord Macartney's voyage and embassy to the Qianlong emperor in 1792-94, with many of the plates in two or more states, together with two other works in a handsome uniform binding.