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M'Leod, John
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Voyage du Capitaine Maxwell, commandant l'Alceste, vaisseau de S. M. B. sur la mer Jaune, le long des côtes de la Corée, et dans les îles de Liou-tchiou, avec la relation de son naufrage dans le détroit de Gaspar, ayant à bord l'ambassade angloise, à son retour de la Chine. Paris: Gide Fils, 1818
- Printed Book
8vo (215 x 130mm.), frontispiece portrait of Captain Murray Maxwell, 4 engraved plates, red half morocco backed boards, spine tooled in gilt, crowned monogram "M.L." of MARIE LOUISE, DUCHESS OF PARMA to covers, scattered spotting, minor repairs, somewhat rubbed
Provenance
Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma, second wife of Napoleon (1791-1847), crowned cipher on covers
Literature
Cordier, Sinica 2108
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."