Brand, Adam

FIRST FRENCH EDITION, 8vo (148 x 90mm.), engraved frontispiece and folding map, woodcut head- and tailpieces, contemporary speckled calf, spine with raised bands gilt, scattered spotting, A2 and P6 with wormhole, map with minor repairs and tears, expert repairs to spine, rubbed

Cordier, Sinica 2469; Lust 506; Löwendahl 230; Western Travellers in China 33

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."

"First French edition of Brand's narrative of his diplomatic mission to China with Evert Ysbrandt-Ides. Brand was secretary of the embassy sent by the Tsar of Russia to the Chinese Emperor. The purpose of this embassy of 1692-1695 led by Ybrandt-Ides, a merchant born in Holstein in Russian service, was to conclude further commercial agreements with the Chinese, which it did not, in fact achieve" (Western Travellers in China 33).