748 - JOSEPH ARTHUR COMTE DE GOBINEAU (1816-1882)

JOSEPH ARTHUR COMTE DE GOBINEAU (1816-1882) VOYAGE À TERRE-NEUVE [Journey to Newfoundland] TRAVELOGE. FIRST EDITION 1861. 1 VOLUME. IN FRENCH. Paris, Librairie de L.Hachette et Cie, 1861. Imprimerie de Ch.Lahure et Cie, Paris 1 vol. In-12, bound, 311 p. bound in contemporary half brown basane [Mespoulède-fils in Périgueux], gilt title, speckled edges. Hawker's stamp on false title. Chapters: I The crossing, II Saint-Pierre, III Sydney, IV Stay in Sydney, V Halifax, VI Excursions, VII Saint Georges Bay, VIII Codroy and Red Island, IX The Bay of Islands, X The East Coast, XI Saint John and the Fisheries, XII Customs. (Clouzot p. 133 - Sabin 27620 - Chadenat 3760). 18 x 12 x 2 cm Good condition. Foxing on a few leaves. Joseph Arthur Count of Gobineau - French diplomat and writer. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.