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Fletcher, Giles.
估價
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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描述
- Of the Russe common wealth, or manner of governement by the Russe Emperour, (commonly called the Emperour of Moskovia) with the manners, and fashions of the people of that countrey. London: T[homas] D[awson] for Thomas Charde, 1591
- Paper
8vo (147 x 90mm.), title within ornamental border, woodcut initials, modern calf, without initial blank leaf, a few printed marginalia shaved, small hole in last leaf with loss of two letters, paper slightly browned and somewhat friable
出版
STC 11056
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."
拍品資料及來源
First edition of Fletcher's account of Russia, the result of his journey to Russia in 1588-1589 to secure the privileges of English merchants. Fletcher drew on the accounts of Herberstein and other English merchants, although his criticisms of the Tsar and the Russian state are fully his own.