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Beauvau, Henri de
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Relation journaliere du voyage du Levant. Nancy: Jacob Garnich, 1615
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FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION (see footnote), 4to (234 x 184mm.), pictorial title, 49 engraved maps, plans and illustrations in text, contemporary calf, pictorial title in facsimile, somewhat stained and soiled, binding rubbed and repaired
Literature
Atabey 85 (1619 edition); Blackmer 106 (1615 edition)
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
Beauvau, a diplomat and general, began his journey in November 1604 in the service of De Salignac, French ambassador to the Porte. The work covers Italy, Istria, Dalmatia, Albania, Greece, the Morea, Caramania, Cyprus, Syria, Palestine and Egypt, including views or plans of Venice, Constantinople, Jerusalem, Cairo and Alexandria. The maps, in the manner of Bertelli and Camocio, include Corfu, Cyprus, Malta, Crete and the Aegean islands.
The first edition of this work was printed at Toul in 1608, without illustrations; this is the first illustrated edition. There are two editions of this work printed in Nancy by Garnich, the first dated 1615 and the second 1619. In this copy the date on the facsimile title is written in ink and dated 1615.