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Muller, Gerhard Friedrich.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Voyages et decouvertes faites par les Russes le long des cotes de la Mer Glaciale et sur l'Ocean Oriental. Amsterdam: Marc-Michel Rey, 1766
- paper
First edition in French, 2 volumes, 8vo (175 x 100mm.), large engraved folding map, 3pp. advertisement at end of volume 2, bookplate inside front cover, library stamp "Bibliothek Schloss Liblin" on each front flyleaf, [Sabin 51286; Wagner 614], contemporary calf, map very lightly browned, edges slightly rubbed
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
The first French translation of Muller's history of the Russian discoveries and explorations in eastern Asia and along the northwest coast of America, containing the first complete account of Bering's second expedition and including the map from the St. Petersburg, 1758 edition: "Nouvelle Carte decouvertes faites par des vaisseaux Russiens aux cotes inconnues de l'Amerique Septentrionale avec les pais adiacents."