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Tancoigne, J.M.
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- A Narrative of a Journey into Persia, and residence at Teheran. London: William Wright, 1820
- paper
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 8vo (210 x 130mm.), engraved frontispiece, folding map, contemporary blue calf, decorated in gilt and blind, slight crack in upper joint
Literature
Wilson p.222; cf. Atabey 1193 (French edition); not in Ghani
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."
Catalogue Note
Tancoigne accompanied General Gardane's embassy to Tehran in 1807 and negotiated various concessions for French merchants. However his insouciance and unfamiliarity with the customs of the country prevented him from countering the influence of the English ambassador, Sir John Malcolm, and the Peace of Tilsit rendered redundant the promises of military and diplomatic help he had made to the Persian king, Feth-Ali-Shah.