- 177
Ogilby, John
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Asia, the first part, being an accurate description of Persia, and the several provinces thereof. The vast empire of the Great Mogol, and other parts of India: and their several kingdoms and regions. London: Printed by the author, 1673
- PAPER
FIRST (AND ONLY) EDITION, volume 1 (all published), folio (410 x 250mm.), engraved additional pictorial title, printed title in red and black, folding map, 4 double-page maps, 28 plates (12 double-page) and illustrations in text, nineteenth-century calf gilt with Botfield arms on sides, folding map, A1-4 and 2M4 all loosely inserted (from another copy), without B1 (?blank, cf. Macclesfield copy, lot 3229, also without B1)
Provenance
Beriah Botfield, arms on sides; Marquess of Bath, by descent, sale Christie's, 13 June 2002, lot 108
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
Although not specified on the title, Ogilby's work is in part a translation of Olfert Dapper's Asia (1672), and covers all of Asia, excluding China and Japan. It contains in particular accounts of the Persian empire, a discourse on oriental languages and the practice of suttee. Japan was described in a separate work in 1670.
This copy is from the Botfield library which was bequeathed to the Thynne family, Marquesses of Bath, of Longleat House, one of the great English country houses.