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Bougainville, Hyacinthe Yves Philippe Potentien, baron de
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Album pittoresque de la frégate La Thétis et de la corvette L'Espérance. Collection de dessins relatifs a leur voyage autour du monde. Paris: chez Bulla, 1828
FIRST EDITION, folio (535 x 350mm.), half-title, 28 plain lithographed plates, 7 lithographed illustrations in text, contemporary half morocco, spine gilt, uncut
Literature
Borba de Moraes p.115; Hill (2004) 161; Sabin 6874; not in Ferguson
Condition
A good copy
"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 fine series of views was issued separately nine years before the official account of Hyacinthe de Bougainville's voyage was published.
His orders were to re-establish diplomatic ties with Cochin China, and to call at Bourbon Island (Réunion), Pondicherry, Manila and Macao. Other places visited were Singapore, Batavia, Port Jackson, Valparaiso, and Rio de Janeiro" (Hill, pp.57-58).