Lot 74
  • 74

Jesuit letters

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Nouvelles Lettres Édifiantes des Missions de la Chine et des Indes Orientales. Paris: Adrien Le Clere, 1818-1823
  • Printed Book
FIRST EDITION, 8 volumes, 12mo (167 x 96mm.), half-titles, contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, spines tooled in gilt, red and green spine labels, marbled edges, spotting and browning, occasional neat repairs to spines

Literature

Cordier, Sinica 953-957; Sabin 40704

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."