- 142
Pinto, Fernão Mendes
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Les voyages advantureux de Fernand Mendez Pinto. Fidellement traduits de Portugais en Francois par le sieur Bernard Figuier gentil-homme Portugais. Paris: Arnould Cotinet & Jean Roger, 1645
- Paper
4to (215 x 145mm.), woodcut vignette, head-piece and historiated initials, eighteenth century vellum spine with later calf spine superimposed, spine tooled in period style with raised bands and red label, a few damp stains and pen notes, leaves browned, boards bowed with light wear
Literature
Cordier, Sinica 2067; Löwendahl 97
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate. Pen note on title-page attempted erased.
"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
"Second French edition of Peregrinacam de Fernam Mendez Pinto (Lisboa 1614), translated by Bernardo Figueira" (Löwendahl).