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Alexander, James Edward
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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- Alexander, James Edward
- Travels from India to England; comprehending a Visit to the Burman Empire, and a Journey through Persia, Asia Minor, European Turkey, &c. London: Parbury, Allen, 1827
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (265 x 205mm.), [iv], [vii]-xv, 302pp., 17 lithographed maps and plates, 5 hand-coloured, 7 leaves of wood-engraved vignettes ('originally intended as head-pieces to the chapters'), contemporary calf, spine panelled in gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers and edges
Provenance
Richard Wisdom, 1856, inscription; C. Robert Bignold, bookplate
Literature
not in Atabey but cf. 12 (footnote); Wilson p.5; not in Ghani
Condition
A fine copy
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"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
PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed "With the author's respectful compliments". An account of Macdonald Kinneir's embassy to Persia, with an appendix "Summary of the causes and events of the existing war between Russia and Persia 1826-27".