Lot 59
  • 59

Beudant, François Sulpice.

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Voyage minéralogique et géologique, en Hongrie, pendant l'année 1818... Paris: Verdière, 1822
4 volumes (3 volumes of text plus atlas volume), 4to (255 x 203mm.), half-titles, atlas with folding table, 4 folding hand-coloured engraved maps, 7 folding double-page hand-coloured plates (showing geological cross-sections), contemporary tree calf, gilt greek key border, flat spines gilt, covers scraped and rubbed

Literature

Sinkankas 612; Ward & Carozzi 205

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."

Catalogue Note

first edition. Beudant was sent on a scientific expedition to Hungary (and associated dominions) by the French court. His detailed account of this expedition contains descriptions of opal deposits and the opal mining industry.