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Abel, Clarke
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Abel, Clarke
- Narrative of a Journey in the Interior of China, and of a Voyage to and from that Country. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees [&c.], 1819
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Second edition, 4to (275 x 202mm.), xvi, errata slip, 420pp., 4 engraved maps, 3 folding, 19 aquatint and engraved plates, 8 hand-coloured, contemporary Indian dark blue straight-grained morocco, full gilt spine, gilt edges, light green drab endpapers, by Samuel Smith of Calcutta, with his ticket, occasional slight spotting, very slight chip to head of spine
Condition
A good copy
"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
PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed "Mrs Heber from her affectionate friend the Author". Mrs. Heber was the wife of the Bishop of Calcutta in whose house the author spent some months recuperating.
Abel was naturalist to Lord Amherst's embassy and a number of the plates are of natural history subjects, including a fine orang-utang. The description of the voyage includes Java, Hong Kong, Manilla and a sea fight with Malays.