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Alexander I--Dokumenty
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- dlya Istorii Diplomaticheskikh' Snoshenii Rossii s' Zapadnymi Derzhavami Evropeiskimi, ot Zakliucheniia Vseobshego mira v' 1814, do Kongressa v Verone v' 1822 gody [Russian diplomatic documents 1814-1822] St. Petersburg: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1823-1825
2 volumes, folio (324 x 246mm.), engraved title-pages, parallel text in Russian and French, contemporary red and green morocco elaborately gilt-tooled (spines and outer border uniform), Imperial eagle gilt stamped to centre of upper cover of vol. 2, edges gilt, vol. 1 rebacked retaining original spine (rather worn), upper hinge of vol. 2 tender, rubbing
Provenance
tsar alexander i, arms on covers of vol. 2; stamp of the 'Bibliotheque de Tsarskoe Selo' on title-pages; Merton House Library, bookplate on verso of title-page
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."