Lot 161
  • 161

Sainte-Croix, Renouard de, and Carloman Louis François Félix, marquis

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • Voyage commercial et politique aux Indes Orientales, aux Iles Philippines, la Chine, avec notions sur la Cochinchine et le Tonquin. Paris: Crapelet for Clament frères, 1810
  • Paper
FIRST EDITION, 3 volumes, 8vo (195 x 120mm.), 4 folding tables, 2 folding engraved maps hand-coloured in outline, contemporary tree calf, gilt border decoration to covers, yellow edges, minor spotting, neatly rebacked to style

Literature

Cordier, Sinica 2106-07; Lust 384

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

Catalogue Note

3 volumes concerning "commercial and political travels in East Asia, with notes on local trade, customs, laws, statistics, etc. and suggestions for freeing the region of British influence" (Lust).