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NIEUHOFF, LEGATIO BATAVICA, 1668
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Legatio Batavica ad Magnum Tartarie. Amsterdam: Jacob Meurs, 1668
FIRST LATIN EDITION, folio (312 x 198mm.), additional engraved title, folding map, 33 folding and 2 double-page plates, numerous engraved text-illustrations, engraved device to title, engraved and woodcut initials, woodcut tailpieces, contemporary calf, lacking one dedication leaf (pp. xi-xii), without the 2 portraits (of Nieuhoff and Colbert) sometimes found in this edition, one plate trimmed, rebacked retaining original spine, very slightly rubbed
Provenance
Jo. Conant, signature on flyleaf; Lord Sandys, armorial bookplate (probably Samuel Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys, 1695-1770)
Literature
Cordier Sinica 2346-7; Lowendahl I, 137
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."