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Semedo, Alvarez
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- The History of the great and renowned monarchy of China. London: E. Tyler for John Crook, 1655
- Paper
ENGLISH EDITION, 2 parts in one volume, 4to (277 x 177mm.), engraved frontispiece, folding map, plate and 2 illustrations, advertisement leaf at end, contemporary calf, minor staining and tears, restoration to frontispiece and title not affecting image or text, new endpapers, repairs to binding, slightly rubbed, neatly rebacked
Provenance
Ampleforth Abbey Library, bookplate; Thomas Swale, inscription on title
Literature
Cordier, Sinica 25; ESTC R22006; Lust 72
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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
Semedo (1585 or 1586-1658) was the Portuguese Procurado General for China. The second part of this volume is: "a revised ed. of the English transl. of Martini, Bellum Tartaricum, issued separately the year before" (Lust 72).