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Burton, Richard Francis
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- A collection of 11 volumes, including:
- Paper
1. The Book of the Sword. London, 1884, FIRST EDITION, half-title, illustrations, modern red half calf
2. First Footsteps in East Africa. London, 1856, FIRST EDITION, half-title, 2 engraved maps, 4 chromolithographed plates, original red cloth gilt, some spotting or browning to plates and adjacent leaves, binding worn, rebacked
3. A Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome. London, 1893, 2 volumes, Memorial Edition, frontispieces, contemporary green half morocco, spines faded to brown
Burton, Isabel. The Inner Life of Syria, Palestine, and the Holy Land. London, 1875, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, half-titles, 2 photographic portraits, 2 chromolithographed plates, folding map, modern half calf, short tear in margin of one plate
and 5 others by or about Burton (11)
2. First Footsteps in East Africa. London, 1856, FIRST EDITION, half-title, 2 engraved maps, 4 chromolithographed plates, original red cloth gilt, some spotting or browning to plates and adjacent leaves, binding worn, rebacked
3. A Mission to Gelele, King of Dahome. London, 1893, 2 volumes, Memorial Edition, frontispieces, contemporary green half morocco, spines faded to brown
Burton, Isabel. The Inner Life of Syria, Palestine, and the Holy Land. London, 1875, FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, half-titles, 2 photographic portraits, 2 chromolithographed plates, folding map, modern half calf, short tear in margin of one plate
and 5 others by or about Burton (11)
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."