- 98
Martini, Martino
Estimate
700 - 900 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Martini Martinii Tridententini e Societate Jesu Sinicae Historiae decas prima, res à gentis origine ad Christum natum in extremâ Asiâ sive, Magno Sinarum imperio gestas complexa. Munich: Lucas Straub for Johann Wagner, 1658
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (185 x 148mm.), woodcuts throughout, near contemporary vellum, spine painted later, spotting, minor marginal damp stains, vellum slightly soiled with bowed boards, paint peeling, missing closure ties, joints lightly cracked
Literature
Cordier, Sinica 580, Löwendahl 120
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
History of China by the Italian Jesuit, Martino Martini (1614-1661). "This first volume of the first genuine history of China to appear in a European language relates stories about the Chinese kings and emperors from Fu Xi to the Aidi emperor of the Han, who reigned from 7 B.C to A.D. I and is interspersed with information on the Chinese classical literature" (Löwendahl).