Peter Simon Pallas - Viaggi in diverse province...

Peter Simon Pallas (compiled by Cav. Compagnoni) – Travels in various provinces of the Russian Empire up to the borders of China – Complete set of volumes 12 to 16 (internally complete) – Milan, Typografia Sonzogno, 1816 Item description Title: Viaggi del Signor Pallas in diverse province dell'Impero Russo sino ai confini della Cina Author / Compilation: Peter Simon Pallas, compiled by Cavaliere Compagnoni Publisher / Printer: Dalla Tipografia Sonzogno e Comp., Milan Year of publication: 1816 Language: Italian Description & Scope: Offered is a self-contained and complete set of 5 bound volumes of the rare Milan edition of Pallas’ famous research and travel reports through the Russian Empire to the borders of China. Contained volumes: Tomo XII, XIII, XIV, XV and XVI (complete and closed sequence of this edition). Format: Elegant half-leather bindings of the period with rich, gold-embossed back ornamentation (floral motifs), rulings and impressed volume numbers. Illustrations / Plates: After comparison with the internal plate lists (Indice delle Tavole) the series contains a total of 20 finely hand-colored or engraved plates (per volume normally 4 plates on ethnographic costumes, archaeological finds, deities and architectural representations). Note on collation: The indication is based on visual comparison with the plate lists; a complete collation of all text and guard pages in detail has not been performed. Condition: Antiquarian preservation state with age-related signs of use: Bindings: Bindings rubbed, edges and corners partially bumped, spine partly with small losses or abrasion (see photos). Paper & contents: Paper browned with age and partially foxed. The binding is essentially solid, the plates present in vigorous, original hand coloring. Note on the photos: The attached photos of the complete edition, the bindings, inner pages and the detailed color plates are an important part of the condition description. Private sale from my private collection.

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