- 171
Tibet
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of 12 volumes, including:
- Paper
Hedin, Sven. Trans-Himalaya: Discoveries and Adventures in Tibet. New York, 1909, FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, 2 volumes, illustrated from photographs, watercolour sketches and drawings by the author, 10 maps (some folding), pictorially stamped purple cloth, a few repairs, cracked at rear hinge
Landon, Perceval. A Lhassa. Paris, 1906, FIRST EDITION, plates, original red cloth gilt, light wear to binding, leaning
Garnier, Francis. De Paris au Tibet. Paris, 1887, second edition, engraved plates, folding map, contemporary half brown morocco over marbled boards, with the arms of Lycée Corneille on upper cover, [Chr. Loitin?, prize label from Lycée Corneille, dated 31 July, 1902], minor spotting, light wear to binding
Ollone, Henri d'. Les Derniers Barbares, Chine, Tibet, Monglie. Paris, 1911, PRESENTATION COPY, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, blue cloth with original wrappers bound in, 3 maps (one loosely inserted and in 2 pieces)
and 7 others, mostly 8vo (12)
There was a third volume published for Sven Hedin's Trans-Himalaya series in 1913, but the two-volume set is complete in itself.
Huc, M. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China. No date.
Maillart, Ella K. Forbidden Journey. From Peking to Kashmir. [1937]
David-Neel, Alexandra. My Journey to Lhasa. 1927
Maraini, Fosco. Secret Tibet. 1952
Dingle, Edwin John. Borderlands of Eternity. [1947]
Candler, Edmund. The Unveiling of Lhasa. 1905
Bonvalot, Gabriel. L'Asie Inconnue. No date.
Landon, Perceval. A Lhassa. Paris, 1906, FIRST EDITION, plates, original red cloth gilt, light wear to binding, leaning
Garnier, Francis. De Paris au Tibet. Paris, 1887, second edition, engraved plates, folding map, contemporary half brown morocco over marbled boards, with the arms of Lycée Corneille on upper cover, [Chr. Loitin?, prize label from Lycée Corneille, dated 31 July, 1902], minor spotting, light wear to binding
Ollone, Henri d'. Les Derniers Barbares, Chine, Tibet, Monglie. Paris, 1911, PRESENTATION COPY, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, blue cloth with original wrappers bound in, 3 maps (one loosely inserted and in 2 pieces)
and 7 others, mostly 8vo (12)
There was a third volume published for Sven Hedin's Trans-Himalaya series in 1913, but the two-volume set is complete in itself.
Huc, M. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China. No date.
Maillart, Ella K. Forbidden Journey. From Peking to Kashmir. [1937]
David-Neel, Alexandra. My Journey to Lhasa. 1927
Maraini, Fosco. Secret Tibet. 1952
Dingle, Edwin John. Borderlands of Eternity. [1947]
Candler, Edmund. The Unveiling of Lhasa. 1905
Bonvalot, Gabriel. L'Asie Inconnue. No date.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
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"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."