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Turkey and environs
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 25 volumes, most in French, including:
- paper
Olivier, G.A. Voyage dans l'empire Othoman, l'Egypte et la Perse. Paris, an 9 (1801)-1807, 7 volumes (6 vol. text and one vol. atlas), 8vo and 4to, first 8vo edition, text in contemporary calf-backed boards, some staining in lower margin of some volumes (in vol.1 in outer margin too), bindings slightly rubbed, spines slightly faded; plates in 2 parts in one volume, 2 half-titles and 2 titles, 33 engraved plates and maps (numbered 1-33, of 50), some folding, contemporary half calf, lacking 17 plates, occasional slight dust-soiling, binding rebacked
Michaud, J., and J.J.F. Poujoulat. Correspondance d'Orient. Paris, 1833-1835, 7 volumes, FIRST EDITION, half-titles, contemporary half calf, rather spotted, some spines worn, vol.1 covers detached
Jouannin, J.M., and J. van Gaver. Turquie. Paris, 1853, 8vo, half-title, 97 engraved plates, maps and plans, a few folding, contemporary red morocco-backed boards, spine gilt
Bussierre, T.R. de. Lettres sur l'Orient. Paris, 1829, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes in one (lacks atlas vol.), 8vo, half-titles, 2 folding maps, contemporary cloth-backed boards
Lavallée, T. Histoire de l'empire Ottoman. Paris, 1855, FIRST EDITION, 18 engraved plates, contemporary morocco-backed boards, spotted, binding slightly worn
and 8 others (25)
Michaud, J., and J.J.F. Poujoulat. Correspondance d'Orient. Paris, 1833-1835, 7 volumes, FIRST EDITION, half-titles, contemporary half calf, rather spotted, some spines worn, vol.1 covers detached
Jouannin, J.M., and J. van Gaver. Turquie. Paris, 1853, 8vo, half-title, 97 engraved plates, maps and plans, a few folding, contemporary red morocco-backed boards, spine gilt
Bussierre, T.R. de. Lettres sur l'Orient. Paris, 1829, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes in one (lacks atlas vol.), 8vo, half-titles, 2 folding maps, contemporary cloth-backed boards
Lavallée, T. Histoire de l'empire Ottoman. Paris, 1855, FIRST EDITION, 18 engraved plates, contemporary morocco-backed boards, spotted, binding slightly worn
and 8 others (25)
Literature
Atabey 887, 807, 622 (note), 177, 681
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."