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Ukhtomsky [Oukthomski], Esper Esperovich
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Voyage en Orient 1890-1891… de son altesse imperiale le Cesarevitch. Paris: Libraire Charles Delagrave, 1893
- paper
FIRST EDITION IN FRENCH, one of 75 copies, ex-series, 2 volumes, folio (370 x 270mm.), engraved portrait frontispiece, map, numerous full-page illustrations, original cloth gilt over bevelled boards, top edge gilt
Literature
Western Travellers in China 81
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."
"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 author… was a famous orientalist known as one of the greatest specialists in Buddhism. He was the personal escort and diary keeper of Tsar Nicholas II during his journey to the Orient” (Western Travellers in China).