LA MOTTRAYE, AUBREY DE Travels through Europe, Asia, and into parts of Africa. London: for the author, 1723 FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes (of 3, see footnote), folio (344 x 219mm.), 4 folding engraved maps, and 44 plates (23 double-page or folding) by William Hogarth and others, licence leaf in vol.1, list of subscribers bound at end of vol.2, modern panelled calf, one folding plate (no.6) torn and repaired within image, occasional spotting or browning This first edition is complete in two volumes. A third volume did not appear until some years later, in 1732, when the second edition was published in three volumes. LITERATURE:Atabey 661; Blackmer 946 (both French editions)Condition ReportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. 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.
LA MOTTRAYE, AUBREY DE Travels through Europe, Asia, and into parts of Africa. London: for the author, 1723 FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes (of 3, see footnote), folio (344 x 219mm.), 4 folding engraved maps, and 44 plates (23 double-page or folding) by William Hogarth and others, licence leaf in vol.1, list of subscribers bound at end of vol.2, modern panelled calf, one folding plate (no.6) torn and repaired within image, occasional spotting or browning This first edition is complete in two volumes. A third volume did not appear until some years later, in 1732, when the second edition was published in three volumes. LITERATURE:Atabey 661; Blackmer 946 (both French editions)Condition ReportCondition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate. 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.
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