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Hermitage Fine Art

748 - JOSEPH ARTHUR, COUNT OF GOBINEAU (1816–1882)
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Estimate €100 - €200
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Description
JOSEPH ARTHUR, COUNT OF GOBINEAU (1816–1882) A JOURNEY TO NEWFOUNDLAND TRAVEL ACCOUNT. FIRST EDITION 1861. 1 VOLUME. IN FRENCH. Paris, Librairie de L. Hachette et Cie, 1861. Printed by Ch. Lahure et Cie, Paris 1 vol. In-12, bound, 311 pp. Contemporary brown half-basane binding [Mespoulède-fils, Périgueux], gilt title, speckled edges. Book-dealer’s stamp on the half-title page. Chapters: I The Crossing, II Saint-Pierre, III Sydney, IV Stay in Sydney, V Halifax, VI Excursions, VII Saint-Georges Bay, VIII Codroy and Île-Rouge, IX Baie des Îles, X The East Coast, XI Saint Jean and the Fisheries, XII Customs. (Clouzot 133 – Chadenat 3760 – Sabin 27620). 18 x 12 x 2 cm Good condition. Waterstains on some pages. Joseph Arthur, Count of Gobineau – French diplomat and writer. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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