- 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."
"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.