- 11
Barrow, John
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Voyage en Chine, formant le complement du voyage de Lord Macartney; Contenant des Observartions et de Descriptions faites pendant le séjour de l'Auteur dans les Palais Impérial de Yuen-Min-Yuen-, et en traversant l'Empire Chinois, de Peking à Canton. Paris: F. Buisson, an XIII [1805]
- Printed book
FIRST FRENCH EDITION, 4 volumes, comprising: 3 text volumes, 8vo (195 x 115mm.) and atlas, 4to (275 x 205mm.), text: half-titles, atlas: 22 engraved plates (2 coloured by hand), some with tissue guards, uniform contemporary speckled sheep-backed painted boards, spines gilt with tree and ship tools, red labels, speckled edges
Provenance
Pr. Pertuiset, ex-libris on endpaper of volume 1 and book label in atlas
Literature
Cordier, Sinica 2395; Western Travellers in China 53
Condition
Some wear to bindings, scattered spotting, one or more plates appear to be cut.
"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 SPLENDID SET. "Barrow was controller of the Household of Lord Macartney's embassy to China. His account of the mission is very detailed. The plates of the atlas include a fine colour portrait of Van-ta-gin, specimen of Chinese characters, an attractive view of a junk, a rice mill, and much on Chinese music (with the music transcribed)" (Western Travellers in China).