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D'ABBEVILLE. HISTOIRE DE LA MISSION DES PERES CAPUCINS. 1614
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- [Histoire de la mission des peres capucins en l'Isle de Maragnan et terre circonvoisines ou est traicte des singularitez admirables & des meurs merveilleueses des Indiens habitants de ce pais. Paris: Francois Huby, 1614]
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (178 x 115mm.), a8, A8-3E8, 7 full-page engravings, woodcut initials, contemporary vellum, titled in ink to the spine, title in facsimile, lacking errata leaf, a2 with small area incised and E8 with minor loss to lower corner, a few small tears, duplicate B4 replacing H8, front hinge cracked, vellum slightly soiled and worn, lacking ties
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."