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Richthofen, Ferdinand, Freiherrn von
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A complete set of his letters, printed in Shanghai between 1870 and 1872, to the Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce, comprising:
- paper
Letters from Baron Richthofen on the Province of Hunan. "Ching-Foong" Printing Office, 1872
Letter… on the Province of Hupeh. Printed at the "Shanghai Evening Courier" Office, 1870
No. III. Report… on the Provinces of Honan and Shansi. Printed at the "North-China Herald" Office, 1870
No. IV. Letter… on the Provinces of Chekiang and Nganhwei. Printed at the "North-China Herald" Office, 1871
No. V. Letter… on the Regions of Nanking and Chinkiang. Printed at the "Evening Courier" Office, 1871
No. VI. Letter… from Si-Ngan-Fu, on the Rebellion in Kansu and Shensi. Printed at the Office of the "North-China Herald", 1872
No. VII. Letter… on the Provinces of Chili, Shansi, Shensi, Sz’-Chwan [&c.]. Printed at the "Ching-Foong" Printing Office... and "North-China Herald", 1872
7 volumes bound in one, FIRST EDITIONS (except the first letter, which is second edition), folio (310 x 200mm.), contemporary half roan, title-page to first work restored in corner affecting one letter, binding somewhat worn
Letter… on the Province of Hupeh. Printed at the "Shanghai Evening Courier" Office, 1870
No. III. Report… on the Provinces of Honan and Shansi. Printed at the "North-China Herald" Office, 1870
No. IV. Letter… on the Provinces of Chekiang and Nganhwei. Printed at the "North-China Herald" Office, 1871
No. V. Letter… on the Regions of Nanking and Chinkiang. Printed at the "Evening Courier" Office, 1871
No. VI. Letter… from Si-Ngan-Fu, on the Rebellion in Kansu and Shensi. Printed at the Office of the "North-China Herald", 1872
No. VII. Letter… on the Provinces of Chili, Shansi, Shensi, Sz’-Chwan [&c.]. Printed at the "Ching-Foong" Printing Office... and "North-China Herald", 1872
7 volumes bound in one, FIRST EDITIONS (except the first letter, which is second edition), folio (310 x 200mm.), contemporary half roan, title-page to first work restored in corner affecting one letter, binding somewhat worn
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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 rare set of all seven letters by Ferdinand von Richthofen, one of the most important explorers of China, who between 1868 and 1872 made seven expeditions in the north, east, and middle provinces of China. Richthofen’s early findings were published in these famous letters to the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, which financed the expeditions.