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Timkovski, Egor Federovitch
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Voyage à Péking, à travers la Mongolie, en 1820 et 1821, par M. G. Timkovski; Traduit du Russe par M. N********, revu par M. J.-B. Eyriàs; Publié, avec des Corrections et des Notes, par M. J. Klaproth. Paris: Dondey-Dupré père et fils, 1826-1827
- Printed Book
FIRST FRENCH EDITION, 3 volumes, comprising 2 volumes of text and atlas, text: 8vo (210 x 125mm.), half-titles, atlas: 4to (330 x 245mm.), original wrappers bound in, lithographed title (dated 1826), folding route map, 2 double-page plans, 8 lithographed plates of the Chinese and Mongolians, modern half calf over mottled boards, spine tooled in gilt, black morocco spine labels, ink traces to half-title of vol. 1, light spotting or staining (dampstaining to atlas)
Literature
Cordier, Sinica 2473-74; Lust 551; Löwendahl 853; Western Travellers in China 64
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."
"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
First French edition of Egor Federovitch Timkovski's travel account on the voyages of the Russian Missions to Peking via Mongolia in 1820-1821, including a plan of the Forbidden City. Timkovski was one in a series of diplomats sent every ten years by Russia to China.