- 76
Borghesi, Giovanni.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Lettera scritta da Pondisceri a' 10 di febbraio 1704... nella quale si contengono, oltre a un pieno racconto del viaggio da Roma fino alle coste dell'Indie Orientali, varie nuove osservazioni, mediche, anatomiche, bottaniche, naturali, e d'altri generi. Rome: Zenobi, 1705
- Paper
12mo (155 x 82mm.), folding engraved map showing the author's route, folding woodcut plate depicting a compass with the names of the winds, woodcut illustrations, contemporary vellum, blue speckled edges, woodcut plate with few tears, binding slightly soiled
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 of the author's account of his voyage from Rome to India, by way of the Cape of Good Hope, from 1701 to 1703, together with details of the natural history and peoples he found en route. Borghesi was part of a mission to China, and spent several months in Pondicherry in 1704 where he wrote this letter in Latin. The mission reached China in 1705 and Borghesi died there in 1714.