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Olivier, Guillaume Antoine
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Olivier, Guillaume Antoine
- Voyage dans l'empire Othoman, l'Egypte et la Perse. Paris: H. Agasse, an IX [1801]-1807
- paper
7 volumes, comprising 6 text volumes and one atlas volume, 8vo (200 x 120mm.) and 4to (330 x 250mm.), atlas volume comprising 3 parts in one vol. containing 3 half-titles and 50 engraved plates, maps and plans, some folding, text with half-titles and errata at end of each volume, uniform contemporary calf-backed boards, spines gilt with ship decorations, spines slightly rubbed in places and with some expert repairs
Provenance
J.C.A. Recamier, book label
Literature
Atabey 887; Blackmer 1220; Weber II, 627-8
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
A good copy of the first octavo edition of the text. It was also published in quarto format in the same year, but both editions are accompanied by the same atlas.