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Charpentier de Cossigny, [Joseph-François]
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Voyage a Canton, capitale de la province de ce nom, à la Chine; Par Gorée, le Cap de Bonne-Espérance, et les Isles de France et de la Réunion; suivi d'observations sur le voyage à la Chine, de Lord Macartney et du Citoyen Van-Braam, et d'une Esquisse des Arts des Indiens et des Chinois. Paris: André, [1798-99]
- Printed Book
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (195 x 115mm.), contemporary speckled calf, spine tooled in gilt with raised bands and red label, speckled edges, scattered spotting or browning, minor repair to title-page, bottom corner missing to leaf A3, binding restored
Provenance
Léon de Forges de Parny, armorial bookplate
Literature
Cordier, Sinica 2105; Lust 217; Löwendahl 704
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate. Minor repair to title.
"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
Charpentier de Cossigny (1730-1809) was born on Mauritius and travelled widely to Bengal, Java, and China.