- 340
Crawfurd, John
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- Journal of an Embassy from the Governor General of India to the Court of Ava in the year 1827. London: Henry Colburn, 1834
- Paper
Second edition, 2 volumes, 8vo (210 x 129mm.), (vol.1) x, 542pp.; (vol.2) [ii], v-x, 320, 164pp. (appendix), folding engraved map, folding engraved plan, 6 aquatint plates [4 folding, including frontispiece to vol.1], wood-engraved frontispiece to vol. 2, vignettes, contemporary red pebble-grain morocco, flat raised bands, gilt arabesque central ornaments on the covers, yellow endpapers, gilt edges, by Ingalton of Eton, with his oval metal ticket, some plates slightly spotted and offset, small tear in right margin of plate of Gautana, bindings very slightly soiled
Literature
cf. Abbey, Travel 405 (another edition)
Condition
A good copy
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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
The rare description of the Kingdom of Burma by the British Envoy Crawfurd was first published in 4to in 1829 in one volume (see lot 339).