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Atkinson, Thomas Witlam
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350 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Atkinson, Thomas Witlam
- Oriental and Western Siberia: a Narrative of Seven Years' Explorations and Adventures in Siberia, Mongolia, the Kirghis Steppes, Chinese Tartary, and part of Central Asia. London: Hurst and Blackett, 1858
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, viii, [iv], 612pp., [ii pp. inserted adverts], folding map, 20 plates [16 tinted, 4 chromolithographed], original blindstamped pictorial green cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase
Literature
Czech (Asia) p.15; Yakushi (1994) A293
Condition
A fine 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 artist's prolonged travels totalled in his estimation more than 39,000 miles, nearly a third of which was covered on horseback. Starting from St Petersburg early in 1848, he visited populated parts of Siberia and explored the Altai Mountains, where he had close brushes with death. This work provides a vivid account of his misadventures and the physical features of the regions rarely visited by Westerners.