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Buchon, Jean Alexandre
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Buchon, Jean Alexandre
- Atlas géographique, statistique, historique et chronologique des deux Amériques et des îsles adjacentes. Paris: J. Carez, Verdière, and Bossange, 1825
- Paper
Folio (545 x 365mm.), title with engraved vignette, 51 engraved maps all with printed descriptive text borders, 2 engraved plates (maps and one plate in contemporary hand colour), uncut, whole mounted on guards, original half calf over boards, binding somewhat worn
Provenance
Alphonse le Cavelier (1800-1878), a bibliophile from Caen, by family descent to the present owner. Le Cavelier's library was catalogued on his death and about two thirds of it was sold in Paris in 1894-1895 by Maurice Delestre.
Literature
Phillips, Atlases 1176
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
A French edition, with corrections to 1825, of Carey and Lea's Complete historical, chronological, and geographical American Atlas of 1822 and 1823. This was the first instance of an American atlas being reprinted in Europe.