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Tavernier, Jean Baptiste
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Collections of Travels through Turky into Persia, and the East-Indies... together with a relation of the kingdom of Japan and Tunkin... to which is added a new description of the Grand Seignior's Seraglio. London: printed for M[oses] P[itt], sold by George Monke and William Emry, 1688-[1684]
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FIRST COLLECTED EDITION IN ENGLISH, 2 volumes bound in one (comprising 2 parts in vol.1 and 3 parts in vol.2), folio (300 x 190mm.), folding engraved map of Japan, 32 engraved plates on 29 leaves, 4 plates each with an accompanying text leaf (seemingly not noted in Blackmer), a few engraved illustrations in text, contemporary calf, lacking general title to vol.2 and map of Great Mogul's empire, a few minor defects (small burn holes, slight marginal worming at end, Japan map loose, etc.), binding worn, rebacked retaining original spine
Provenance
Tho. Bliss, signature on endleaf
Literature
Blackmer 1632
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."