- 250
Raffles, Thomas Stamford.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Antiquarian, Architectural, and Landscape Illustrations of the History of Java. London: Henry G. Bohn, 1844, second edition, atlas volume, 4to (325 x 253mm.), large folding engraved map and 92 numbered plates, including 10 hand-coloured aquatints, one plate double-page, one folding, original cloth, somewhat spotted, tear in folding plate (without loss), binding slightly rubbed, rebacked, joints splitting
Raffles, Sophia. Memoir of the Life and Public Services of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. London: James Duncan, 1835, second edition, 2 volumes, 8vo (214 x 127mm.), engraved frontispiece and 4 folding plates or maps, contemporary half calf, frontispiece somewhat stained and discoloured, slight show-through on titles from ownership mark on verso, bindings slightly worn and with loss at head and foot of spines
and one other, The State of Johore, Malaya, Singapore, 1939 (with associated photographs inserted); together 4 volumes
and one other, The State of Johore, Malaya, Singapore, 1939 (with associated photographs inserted); together 4 volumes
Condition
the condition of these books 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."
Catalogue Note
Both the Raffles works have contemporary inscriptions in the year of publication: the first "William Babington from his sincere friend W.B. Praed... 1844" and the second "Rich. Beamish Thames Tunnel November 1835".