- 66
Holmes, Samuel
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Voyage en Chine et en Tartarie, à la suite d l'ambassade de Lord Macartney (...) auquel on a joint les vues, costumes, etc., de la Chine, par M. W. Alexandre, les Planches de l'Atlas original de cette Ambassade, omises dans la traduction française, et leur Explication. Paris: Delance et Lesueur, 1805
- Printed Book
FIRST FRENCH EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (185 x 115mm.), half-titles, 2 folding engraved plans, and 50 plates, contemporary tree calf gilt, spines gilt, red morocco spine labels, speckled edges, light scattered spotting and browning, wormhole to spine head of volume 1
Provenance
Librairie de Garnier, label on verso of half-titles
Literature
Cordier, Sinica 2387-2388; Löwendahl 729; Western Travellers in China 52
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
A FINE COPY. "The journal of Mr. Samuel Holmes, sergeant-major of the XIth light dragoons, during his attendance as one of the guards on Lord Macartneys's embassy to China and Tartary, translated and edited by Langlès" (Western Travellers in China).