MAXIMILIAN ZU WIED-NEUWIED, VOYAGE AU BRESIL, DANS LES ANNEES 1815, 1816 ET 1817, 1822

Large folio (502 x 355mm.), atlas volume only, list of plates, 22 numbered engraved plates (5 hand-coloured), 9 further un-numbered plates, 3 maps (2 hand-coloured in outline, one folding), contemporary half calf, marbled boards, occasional spotting, very slightly rubbed

Sabin 47023; Borba de Moraes (1983), p.545

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."

Prince Maximilan was accompanied by the naturalists George Freyreiss and Friedrich Sellow. From Rio they travelled to Cabo Frio, along the coast of Ilheus, thence up the Jequitinhonha to Minas Geraes, finally reaching Bahia.