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[Montmignon, l'Abbé Jean Baptiste]
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Scelta di lettere edificanti scritte dalle missioni straniere preceduta da quadri geografica. Milan: Ranieri Fanfani, 1825-1829
- Paper
18 volumes, 8vo (238 x 160mm.), hand-coloured engraved frontispiece, and 100 coloured plates, 7 maps with outline colour, contemporary tree calf patterned boards, flat spines gilt, uncut, scattered spotting and worming, slight wear and expert restoration to bindings
Literature
Not in Löwendahl or Lust
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate. Vol. 5 with pp. V-XII loosely inserted (Avvertimento), vol. 16 with spine head becoming detached, vol. 17 with loose plate.
"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 valuable and rare work containing reports from Jesuit missionaries around the world: volumes 1-5 on China, volume 6 Cochin China and Siam, volume 7 Greece and the Crimea, volume 8 Armenia and Persia, volume 9 Syria, volume 10 Egypt and Ethiopia, volume 11 Canada, volume 12 Louisiana, California etc., volume 13 Guiana, Peru and Chile, volume 14 Paraguay, volumes 15-17 India, volume 18 India and Muratori's account of missions in Paraguay.