- 210
Russian Empire and environs
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 11 volumes, comprising:
- paper
Hanway, Jonas. An Historical Account of the British Trade over the Caspian Sea... second edition. London: Osborne, 1754, 2 volumes, 4to, 17 engraved plates, 9 folding maps, illustrations, advert leaf at end of volume 2, contemporary calf, occasional slight spotting, binding rather worn
Cox, William. Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark. Dublin: Price, 1784, 3 volumes, 8vo, contemporary calf, slightly browned and spotted, spines and joints somewhat worn
Craven, Elizabeth, Lady. A Journey through Crimea to Constantinople. London: Robinson, 1789, FIRST EDITION, 4to, engraved folding map, 6 plates, contemporary calf, tear in map without loss, map and plates spotted, binding worn, rebacked
Bell, John. Travels from St. Petersburg in Russia, to diverse parts of Asia. Glasgow: Foulis, 1763, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 4to, folding engraved map, advert and errata leaf at end of vols, contemporary calf-backed boards, map defective, some leaves soiled, bindings worn, rebacked
Johnson, John. A Journey from India to England, through Persia, Georgia, Russia, Poland and Prussia. London: Longman, 1818, FIRST EDITION, 4to, 13 aquatint or engraved plates, 5 hand-coloured, later half morocco, spotted and soiled, binding rubbed, spine rather worn
Ujfalvy-Bourdon, M. de. De Paris à Samarkand. Paris, Hachette, 1880, plates, illustrations, original red morocco-backed cloth gilt, first few pages slightly stained in corner, binding slightly worn
and one other, together 11 volumes: the lot sold not subject to return
Cox, William. Travels into Poland, Russia, Sweden, and Denmark. Dublin: Price, 1784, 3 volumes, 8vo, contemporary calf, slightly browned and spotted, spines and joints somewhat worn
Craven, Elizabeth, Lady. A Journey through Crimea to Constantinople. London: Robinson, 1789, FIRST EDITION, 4to, engraved folding map, 6 plates, contemporary calf, tear in map without loss, map and plates spotted, binding worn, rebacked
Bell, John. Travels from St. Petersburg in Russia, to diverse parts of Asia. Glasgow: Foulis, 1763, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 4to, folding engraved map, advert and errata leaf at end of vols, contemporary calf-backed boards, map defective, some leaves soiled, bindings worn, rebacked
Johnson, John. A Journey from India to England, through Persia, Georgia, Russia, Poland and Prussia. London: Longman, 1818, FIRST EDITION, 4to, 13 aquatint or engraved plates, 5 hand-coloured, later half morocco, spotted and soiled, binding rubbed, spine rather worn
Ujfalvy-Bourdon, M. de. De Paris à Samarkand. Paris, Hachette, 1880, plates, illustrations, original red morocco-backed cloth gilt, first few pages slightly stained in corner, binding slightly worn
and one other, together 11 volumes: the lot sold not subject to return
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"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."