Lot 40
  • 40

Claudel, Paul

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • Connaissance de l'Est. Collection Coréenne. Composée sous la direction de Victor Segalen à Péking. Paris: G. Cres & Cie., 1914
  • Paper
NUMBER 602 OF 630 COPIES, OF WHICH THIS IS ONE OF 570 COPIES ON VERGÉ PELURE, narrow 4to (288 x 165mm.), concertina-style on double leaves, tan wrappers stitched at spine, blue cloth chemise, dampstaining to volume 1, minor worming to volume 2, wrappers browned

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate. Some wear and folds to wrappers.
"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

Connaissance de l'Est is a part of the series Collection Coréenne, published by Victor Segalen. The series also include Histoire d'Aladdin et de la lampe magique and Stèles.