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Pallas, Peter Simon
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Travels through the southern provinces of the Russian Empire. London: A. Strahan, 1802
- paper
FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH, 2 volumes, 4to (270 x 210mm.), 4 folding engraved maps, 51 engraved and aquatint plates and plans, some folding, the majority coloured by hand, engraved vignettes in the text, also hand-coloured, twentieth-century calf, spines gilt with red labels
Provenance
Sir Gilbert King Bt, ownership signatures
Literature
Abbey, Travel 222
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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
This work describes Pallas' travels in Tsaritsyn (Volgograd), Asrakhan, the Caucasus, Taganrog and the Crimea.