拍品 203
  • 203

Postal Atlas of China

估價
700 - 1,000 GBP
Log in to view results
招標截止

描述

  • China Postal Atlas showing the postal establishments and postal routes in each province. Nanking: Directorate General of Posts, 1933
  • paper
Third edition, large folio (615 x 370mm.), 3 preliminary leaves with Chinese text on recto, preface in Chinese, English and French, title in Chinese and English, 30 chromolithographed route maps (one double-page index map, 4 single-page maps, 26 double-page maps of which six are folding), 6 leaves of Chinese index, 2 leaves of English index, publisher's green cloth, titled in French, Chinese and English in gilt, minor spotting, slight wear to binding

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate. Bubbling to spine and upper cover, minor discolouration to upper cover.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

A COMPLETE COPY OF SCARCE ATLAS. With maps of the following Chinese provinces: 1. Hopeh, 2. Jehol, 3. Shansi, 4. Shiyüan, 5. Chahar, 6. Shensi, 7. Kansu and Ningsia, 8. Sinkiang, 9. Manchuria, 10. Manchuria Central Section, 11. Manchuria South Section, 12. Shantung, 13. Honan, 14. Hupeh, 15. Szechwan, 16. Kiangsu, 17. Kiangsu South Section, 18. Anhwei, 19. Chekiang, 20. Kiangsi, 21. Hunan, 22. Fukien, 23. Kwangtung, 24. Kwangtung Central Section, 25. Kwangsi, 26. Kweichow, 27. Yünnan, 28. Mongolia, 29. Tibet, Tsinghai and Sikang.