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Curzon, Robert
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Armenia: a Year at Erzeroom, and on the Frontiers of Russia, Turkey, and Persia. London: John Murray, 1854
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, xiv, 254pp., 32pp. adverts, 5 wood-engraved plates, engraved map, wood-engraved vignette on title and 2 illustrations in text, original blindstamped decorated russet cloth, terracotta endpapers, slipcase, covers slightly soiled, some fading to spine, plate showing Erzeroom slightly spotted
Literature
Atabey 302; Ghani p.89; Weber I, 478
Condition
A very 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
This important work is an account of Curzon's stay at Erzurum whilst engaged in defining the Persian-Turkish border, much of it unexplored at the time, and is also of great interest for information on the Christian tribes in the area. "His books are well written and they are superior to most travel books" (Ghani).