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Mémoires concernant… Chinois
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Second supplément aux mémoires concernant l’histoire, les sciences, les arts, les moeurs, les usages, &c. des Chinois. Paris: Nyon, 1786
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (195 x 115mm.), half-title, 8 engraved plates, folding engraved map, CONTEMPORARY BROWN MOROCCO GILT, ARMS OF MADAME VICTOIRE DE FRANCE [Olivier 2514 fer 2], within triple gilt fillet borders, flat spine gilt in compartments, red morocco lettering pieces, gilt edges and turn-ins
Provenance
Marie Louise Thérèse Victoire (1733–1799, daughter of Louis XV), arms on binding
Literature
cf. Löwendahl serials h
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 FINE COPY. FROM THE LIBRARY OF MADAME VICTOIRE DE FRANCE.