Lot 174
  • 174

Trigault, Nicolas, and others

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • Regni chinensis descriptio. Leiden: Elzevir, 1639
  • paper
engraved title, 2 full-page woodcut illustrations

Laet, Johannes de. De Imperio Magni Mogolis sive India Vera Commentarius. Leiden: Elzevir, 1631, engraved title



2 works bound in one volume, 24mo (112 x 60mm.), contemporary vellum

Literature

First work: Cordier, Sinica 23; Löwendahl 91; Lust 69; Willems 486. Second work: Willems 354

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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

The first work comprises “extracts, largely from Trigault, De regno Chinae, also from Marco Polo, etc. on China in general” (Lust).