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Burton, Richard Francis
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and Meccah. London: Longman, Brown, [&c.], 1857
- paper
SECOND EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (185 x 108mm.), half-title in volume 2, 15 plates, of which 13 are lithographed (5 printed in colours), 3 folding engraved maps and plans, illustrations in text, contemporary calf gilt by Townsend, half-title in vol.2 cut down at head (that in vol.1 lacking)
Provenance
Robert Jones, Surgeon, inkstamp on verso of vol.1 frontispiece
Literature
Casada p.49; Penzer p.50 (calling for 6pp. prelims in vol.2, possibly in error: this copy has 12pp.)
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."