- 89
Niebuhr, Carsten
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Reisebeschreibung nach Arabien und andern umliegenden Ländern. Copenhagen: Nicolaus Möller, 1774-1778
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 4to (245 x 188mm.), half-titles, 125 engraved plates, maps and plans, many folding, contemporary half calf, labels on spines, last few leaves of vol.1 with some staining (also affecting lower cover), bindings slightly worn
Literature
Gay 3589; Hilmy II, 66; cf. Atabey 874 and Weber II, 549 (French editions); not in Blackmer or Wilson
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
A description of the Danish expedition to Arabia, written by the sole survivor. The work also contains descriptions of Constantinople, Bombay, Egypt, Persia, Iraq and the Holy Land.