SONNERAT (Pierre).Livre Rare Book
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178243092A Paris, Chez l'Auteur, chez Froule, chez Nyon, chez Barrois, 1782. 3 vol. 3 vol. grand in-8 de XXII-(2)-340 pp. ; (6)-376 pp; (6)-362 pp., veau havane marbré, dos ornés à nerfs, pièces de titre en maroquin rouge et de tomaison en maroquin vert, filet à froid d'encadrement sur les plats, tranches rouges (reliure de l'époque).
1727PHO-2344Paris, chez E. Ganeau, 1727. 6 vol. in-12 (17x9,5cm), 3ff.-xvii-592pp.-3ff. (table), 4ff.-512pp., 4ff.-426pp.-3ff., 4ff.-537pp.- 4ff., 4ff.-444pp.-3ff., veau havane tacheté, dos à nerfs orné avec tomaison et pièce de titre grenat, tranches rouges, quelques coiffes accrochées, quelques coins usés, déchirure à 1 planche au pli. Nouvelle édition de cette première traduction en français qui parut initialement en 1719. L'illustration entièrement gravée sur cuivre h.-t. se compose d'un frontispice, un portrait, et 62 planches (63 ?), dont 9 dépliantes. Sabin signale 60 planches sans mentionner le frontispice et le portrait. I ; De la Turquie : Frontispice, portrait, 4 pl. dont 1 dépliante ; II. De la Perse : 5 pl. dont 2 dépliantes ; III. L'Indostan, 25 pl. dont 1 dépliante ; IV. De la Chine 8 pl. dont 2 dépliantes ; V. Des Isles Philippines 2 pl. ; VI. De la Nouvelle Espagne, 18 pl. dont 3 dépliantes.
1719PHO-2391Paris, chez Étienne Ganeau, 1719. 6 vol. in-12 (17x9,5cm), 4ff.-xxvii-2ff.-454pp.-5ff. (table), 4ff.-354pp.-3ff., 4ff.-402pp., 4ff.-532pp., 4ff.-374pp., 4ff.-512pp., veau moucheté, dos à nerfs orné avec tomaison et pièce de titre, tranches jaspées, exlibris verso 1er plat, écritures aux titre, dos et charnières frottés, coins usés, petit manque plat tome 1 Édition originale L'illustration entièrement gravée sur cuivre h.-t. se compose d'un frontispice, un portrait, et 60 planches, dont dépliantes. Sabin signale 60 planches sans mentionner le frontispice et le portrait. I ; De la Turquie : Frontispice, portrait, mappemonde, 4 pl. dont 1 dépliante ; II. De la Perse : 3 pl. ; III. L'Indostan, 24 pl. ; IV. De la Chine 8 pl. dont 2 dépliantes ; V. Des Isles Philippines 2 pl. ; VI. De la Nouvelle Espagne, 18 pl. dont 3 dépliantes.
1798PHO-1092Deuxième reliure de la première édition. Édition originale in-4 sur grand papier, remise en circulation en 1841 avec un nouveau titre avec la mention fictive "nouvelle édition" (quelques exemplaires imprimés en 1798 n'avaient toujours pas trouvé preneur). Une édition octavo en six volumes a également été publiée. in-4 ,y compris l'atlas. Avec 16 (10 dépliantes) dont 15 cartes gravées, 1 planche gravée et table dépliante. - Beau demi-cuir contemp , dos lisse avec titre et tomaison , petits manques au dos , quelques mouillures intermittentes et vieille trace d’humidité (T1), déchirure carte hydrographique sans manque. xii, cxliv, 628, [3] ; xvi, 676, [2] ;[xi], 431, [1];[2],viii, 158pp.
1764PHO-2242Paris, Par la Compagnie des Librairies, 1764. 4 volume in-12 (17x10cm), veau marbré époque, dos cinq nerfs, caissons dorés fleuronnés, tranches rouges. Frottements, coins usés, coiffes arasées, charnières fendillées, manques au dos. Reliures avec différences. Illustré de 25 planches (34) dépliantes dont une mappe monde indiquant la route de l’expédition.
1750PHO-2245Paris, Quillau, Delorme, Leloup. 1 (4) volume in-12 (17x10cm), veau marbré époque, dos cinq nerfs, caissons dorés fleuronnés, pièces de titre et tomaison grenat, tranches rouges. Frottements, coins usés, coiffe sup. arasée, une planche volante. Illustré de 7 planches dépliantes dont une mappe monde indiquant la route de l’expédition et la Californie en Île.
1750GITj495A Paris chez Quillau Père, Quillau Frère, Delormel, Le Loup 1750. In-12 4 feuillets 2-328pp. Basane havane, dos à nerfs orné de cadres de filets et pastilles dorées, pièces de titre et de tomaison, tranches marbrées, reliure de l'époque. Orné de 6 planches dépliantes (manque 1 planche et 2 cartes). Coiffes usées avec petit manque au bas du dos, coins émoussées, tache marginale, sans les 2 cartes et la planche "vaisseau chinois". 3e Livre du Tome III de la traversée depuis la côte du Mexique, jusqu'au voyage à Macao, Manille, Canton et le retour en Angleterre. (4933)
1707PHO-767Amsterdam, Étienne Roger, 1707. 2 volumes in-12 (160x100) ,relié plein veau époque , dos à nerfs orné , tranches rouges , titre en rouge et noir , coiffes usées . 508pp-515pp illustré d’un frontispice et de 15 figures sur 10 planches .Ex-libris Mich Comitis vandalini Mniszech (1742-1806)
17311603471731. In der Platte bezeichnet "A.Watteau inxit / Aubert Sculp." und mit dem Titel. Kräftiger und gegensatzreicher Druck auf Bütten mit gleichmäßigem Rand um die Einfassungslinie und dem Text. 24,6 x 19, 2 cm. Papier: 27,9 x 20 cm.
1745201080London.: Ashley. 1745-1747. Copperplate engraving 18.2 x 36.6cms image including caption; 25.6 x 41.8cms sheet original folds sheet a little age-toned faint offsetting the image in very good condition. A striking view of the Dutch Embassy approaching the Great Wall of China near Chogon Koton; the image is after the work of Johan Nieuhof 1618-1672 whose 17th century views were amongst the most influential European images of China. Nieuhof a German-born diplomat and adventurer was travelling in the service of the Dutch East India Company VOC eager to establish trade relations with China. This engraving was published in an 18th century compendium "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" published in London by Ashley. . Ashley. unknown
1796199463London.: G.Nicol. April 121796. Large format engraving 30.8 x 45.3 cms; 40.3 x 55.3 cms inc. caption and platemark margins dusty and spotted and residue from previous backing to the verso now attractively preserved loose in a window mount a strong dark impression in good condition. Detailed and elegant engraving prepared as plate 41 for the folio atlas to George Staunton's official account of the Macartney Embassy to China of 1793. The artist William Alexander 1767- 1816 has rendered fine architectural detail as well as capturing the natural world and background imagery. . G.Nicol. unknown
1797197707London. circa1797. Engraving 54.4 x 76 cms platemark; 57.5 x 63.5 cms sheet original fold; edgewear and toning pronounced at the fold light offsetting good dark impressions. Triptych of elegant engravings after the work of William Alexander published in George Staunton's official account of the 1st Earl Macartney's embassy to China 1792-1794; the flagship Hindostan is seen at anchorage in the lower engraving. . unknown
1796177643London.: G. Nicol. April 121796. Large format engraving 23.7 x 35.4 cm; 35.5 x 45.4 cm sheet including caption and platemark spots of browning to the image affecting the sky and marginal foxing corners a little browned the sheet a little dusty but a strong dark impression in very good condition. Fine detailed engraving after a drawing by the artist William Alexander 1767-1816 prepared as plate 20 for the folio atlas to George Staunton's account of the Macartney Embassy to China of 1793. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . G. Nicol. unknown
1796177640London. 1796. Large format engraving 30.8 x 45.3 cm plus caption and margins spots of browning to the image two sealed edge tears one affecting the caption and the upper edge of the image without loss two old paper repairs to the margin the sheet a little creased and dusty but a strong dark impression in good condition. Fine detailed engraving prepared as plate 41 for the folio atlas to George Staunton's account of the Macartney Embassy to China of 1793. The artist William Alexander 1767- 1816 has rendered fine architectural detail as well as capturing the natural world and background imagery. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . unknown
1796177610London. 1796. Large format engraving 30.1 x 45.3 cm plus caption and margins a few spots of browning to the image two sealed edge tears one affecting the caption and foot of the image without loss the sheet a little creased and dusty but a strong dark impression in good condition. Beautifully composed engraving of a grim subject prepared as plate 31 for the folio atlas to George Staunton's account of the Macartney Embassy to China of 1793. The figures in the foreground and the standing figures in the middle distance all have their backs turned away from the central drama: punishment of a criminal. The artist William Alexander 1767- 1816 has rendered fine architectural detail as well as capturing the natural world and background imagery: a water-carrier may be glimpsed and a laden vessel is anchored in the distant harbour. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . unknown
1775012376Paris P. Rouquette Libraire-éditeur 1775 plaquette in-8 Broché
1775012378Paris P. Rouquette Libraire-éditeur 1775 plaquette in-8 Reliure d'époque
176111997Halle, Johann Justinus Gebauer, 1761. Gr.-8° (22,5-25 cm). 29, 696 S. Pergamanteinband der Zeit
176011995Halle, Johann Justinus Gebauer, 1760. Gr.-8° (22,5-25 cm). 50, 664 S. Pergamanteinband der Zeit
172546931725 17x25 cm, broché, 264 pages, bon état, couverture à rabats légèrement marquée, quelques dessins et figures en N&B, papier d'impression économique, édition originale chez McGraw-Hill (New York) en 1979, exemplaire uniquement en chinois, code-barre : 9787300109862
1745199414London. 1745-1747. Ten copperplate engravings arranged as storyboards on two leaves 21 x 16.5 cms border; 26 x 20 cms sheets including captions and platemark sheets a little age-toned with faint offsetting but in very good condition. Each of the ten engravings shows a stage in the production of silk. The two leaves of engravings Plates 25 and 26 were published as part of Du Halde's account of China included in an important 18th century compendium of travel writing: "A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels" known as the Astley Collection for its publisher. . hardcover
173816726London: Edward Cave at St. John's Gate 1738. Very good overall. Copper engraving 11 x 8 3 3/4" with margins. From the Edward Cave folio edition of this important encyclopedic work on Chinese culture history and society by a French Jesuit who specialized in China. Du Halde's work inspired great interest in China among Europeans and was a ground breaking work in geography. The book: Cordier BS 50; Löwendahl 409; Lust 15. Edward Cave, at St. John's Gate unknown
1744178291London. circa1744. Engraving on laid paper 21.5 x 28.4 cm trimmed to the image in very good condition. Wonderfully detailed engraving showing with great flourish the retinue of the Chinese Emperor published in "An Account of the Empire of China" by Dominick Fernandez Navarette extracted from the great 18th Century voyage compliation by Awnsham and Churchill. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . unknown
179121955Glasgow 1791. Very good condition. Tuesday June 7 to Tuesday June 14 1791 issue of the Scottish newspaper Vol. XIV No. 702; pp 185 - 192. <br /> <br /> 'Sunday's Post' concerning the troubled state of trade and relations with China and the Northwest Coast of America: "Our countrymen have found a very considerable loss from the trade between China and the North West Coast of America having been so abruptly stopped by the ill conduct of the Spaniards. The latter have since formed a most advantageous intercourse between the two countries which is likely to be carried on to a very great extent." <br /> <br /> The article goes on to note trouble in Hawaii: "A small ship had been taken possession of by the Sandwich Islanders at Owhyee and every person on board killed. Her name is unknown. Several ships are equipping in India for this trade to the North West coast of America". p189. Original folds a bit of minor splitting. A small rectangle of text 3 x 1 1/2" excised at the rear page. 9 1/2 x 11 1/2" unknown
1779178306London. circa1779. Engraving on laid paper 29 x 17 cm platemark including caption; 37 x 22.7 cm sheet decorative border and title cartouche lower corner a little creased margins with scattered spotting and toning but in very good condition. This engraving appeared in Middleton's "New & Complete System of Geography" 1779 and is an example of the demand for publishers to supply views of the East and exotic "New Worlds". The late-seventeenth and eighteenth centuries had seen a dramatic increase in the publication of voyage accounts and compilations and collections on the London book market. <br> <br>From the Estate of the late collector and scholar Arthur Hacker. . unknown
