Lot #19 - de Sainson, Louis Auguste A collection of lithographs taken from Dumont D'Urville's 'The Voyage of the Corvette L'Astrolabe' 1826-1829. Plus clippings
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Auction House:Webb's
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Sale Name:Bethunes Rare Books
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Sale Date:15 Apr 2013 ~ 10am (NZ time)
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Lot #:19
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Lot Description:de Sainson, Louis Auguste A collection of lithographs taken from Dumont D'Urville's 'The Voyage of the Corvette L'Astrolabe' 1826-1829. Plus clippings
c1830s. 14 loose sheets, housed in an album. Light wear and creasing. De Sainson was draughtsman on the Astrolabe, which sailed for the south seas under d'Urville in 1826. He found ample scope for his pencil in the numerous representations of New Zealand scenery and life, illustrating the account of the voyage and superintending various illustrations made in other French publications relating to New Zealand. Also included is a selection of clippings and other related material. G. -
Estimate:NZ$150 - 150
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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