Lot n° 2476  | Auction 408

Estimate € 800 - 1,200

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Auction: 21 November 2017 at 15:00

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NIEBUHR, Carsten (1733-1815) - Voyage en Arabie & en d'autres pays circonvoisins. Amsterdam and Utrecht: S.J. Baalde e J. van Schoonhoven, 1776-1780. Description de l'Arabie, d'après les observations et recherches faites dans le pays même. Amsterdam e Utrecht: S.J. Baalde e J. van Schoonhoven, 1774. Fine copy in contemporary calf of the first French edition complete with the 124 engraved plates depicting views, plans and local scenes and with the large folding map. 3 volumes, 4to (252 x 200mm). Half-titles, engraved vignettes on titles, 124 engraved plates of which at least 36 folding (occasional small marginal tears at folds of few plates, few others with light repairs at folds, without final blank). Contemporary calf, gilt fillet borders and marbled endpapers (lightly rubbed). (2)


Estimate € 800 - 1,200

Sold € 2,200

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