Baudier, Michel

FIRST EDITION, 4to (240 x 170mm.), engraved vignette on title, woodcut initials and head-pieces, vellum binding, ink lettering on spine head, leaves lightly browned with scattered pencil notes, repair of small tear to leaf H, minor wear to extremities

Pierre Mouchon, bookplate

Cordier, Sinica 21; Löwendahl 66

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."

"Michel Baudier, court historiographer and bibliophile was, according to his own testimony, present at the Louvre in 1616 when a Flemish Jesuit, certainly Nicolas Trigault, recounted to the young King Louis XIII, the marvels of the city of Beijing and its court" (Löwendahl).