Lot 21
  • 21

Anderson, John

Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description

  • Anderson, John
  • Mission to the East Coast of Sumatra... under the Direction of the Government of Prince of Wales Island. Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1826
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, xxiv, 424pp., half-title, 8 engraved plates, 4 folding maps, contemporary dark green cloth, red label, pale cream endpapers, slipcase, some offsetting of plates onto text, covers somewhat marked, spine ends repaired

Provenance

John Borthwick, Crookston, armorial bookplate

Condition

Quite a good copy but the binding is marked
"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."