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Niebuhr, Carsten
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Description de l'Arabie... nouvelle édition, revue & corrigée. Paris: Brunet, 1779, 2 volumes bound in one, 25 engraved plates and maps, some folding, folding printed table, privilege leaf at end
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Voyage en Arabie & en d'autres pays circonvoisins... traduit de l'Allemand. Amsterdam: S.J. Baalde and Utrecht: J. van Schoonhoven, 1776-1780, FIRST EDITION IN FRENCH, 2 volumes bound in one, 125 engraved plates, maps and plans, many folding, 2 plates loose, upper hinge broken
Together 2 works, 4 volumes bound in 2, 4to (260 x 197mm.), half-titles, uniform later half morocco, spines somewhat rubbed, the first rebacked retaining original spine, the second spine slightly worn
Together 2 works, 4 volumes bound in 2, 4to (260 x 197mm.), half-titles, uniform later half morocco, spines somewhat rubbed, the first rebacked retaining original spine, the second spine slightly worn
Literature
cf. Atabey 873-4
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."