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Raffles, Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter signed, to Quintin Dick
discussing the death of Quintin Dick Thompson, acting Naval Agent at Penang, forwarding "a copy of his marriage settlement on my Sister", and in a post-script explaining how he has dealt with Thompson's property, 2 pages, 4to, integral address leaf, Prince of Wales Island, 25 August 1809, docketed, some discolouration to second leaf
A reminder of the high mortality rate among Europeans in the Far East, written early in Raffles's career during his service as assistant secretary to the East India Company's President in Penang.
A reminder of the high mortality rate among Europeans in the Far East, written early in Raffles's career during his service as assistant secretary to the East India Company's President in Penang.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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."