- 161
Guillain, Charles
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Voyage à la cote orientale d'Afrique. Paris: Arthus Bertrand, [1857]
- paper
Atlas only, folio (535 x 355mm.), printed title, list of plates, 11 engraved maps and plans and 44 tinted lithographed plates, some double-page or folding, contemporary red morocco-backed cloth, rather spotted, binding somewhat rubbed and soiled
Literature
Mendelssohn (1979) II, p.463
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
From 1846 to 1848 Guillain explored the East African coast from Zanzibar to Mogadishu. The plates depict settlements, the inhabitants, sailing dhows, etc. and are the best of the period, giving prominence also to the Omani possessions there. There were three octavo volumes of text published to accompany this atlas.