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Allen, William
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Allen, William
- A Narrative of the Expedition sent by her Majesty's Government to the River Niger, in 1841. London: Richard Bentley, 1848
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo, (vol.1) xviii, 510pp.; (vol.2) viii, 512pp., 2 folding engraved maps and 16 plates, publisher's blindstamped and gilt decorated blue cloth, gilt edges, yellow endpapers, slipcase
Provenance
H.H.L. Smith, book label
Condition
A very fine copy. Volume 1 has a short clean tear to the title. The final two endleaves of volume 1 has a small section of loss to the upper corner.
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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."