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AZARA, VOYAGES. PARIS, 1809, 5 VOL. INCLUDING ATLAS VOL., CONTEMPORARY OR NEAR-CONTEMPORARY LEATHER-BACKED BOARDS
估價
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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描述
- Voyages dans l'Amérique Méridionale... depuis 1781 jusqu'en 1801; contenant la description géographique, politique et civile du Paraguay et de la rivière de la Plata [&c.]. Paris: Dentu, 1809
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FIRST EDITION, 5 volumes including atlas, text 8vo (190 x 112mm.), atlas folio (340 x 260mm.), TEXT VOLS. with half-titles, 3 folding printed tables in vol.2, contemporary calf-backed boards, coloured labels on spines, ATLAS with engraved portrait, 5 folding maps, 19 plates and plans, 3 double-page, nineteenth-century green morocco-backed boards, slight soiling or spotting to edge of a few plates, bindings slightly rubbed
來源
José Navarro-Ferré, book label in vol.1
出版
Palau 20975; Sabin 2541
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."
拍品資料及來源
"Obra importante" (Palau). Azara spent twenty years exploring and charting the region around Río de la Plata whilst delineating the boundary between Spanish and Portuguese interests. He became a naturalist of some note, and Charles Darwin had a high regard for his work.