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Backhouse, James
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400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Backhouse, James
- A Narrative of a Visit to the Mauritius and South Africa. London: Hamilton, Adams, 1844
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, xvi, 648, lvi pp., 2 folding maps, 16 etched plates, original blindstamped dark green cloth, yellow endpapers, partly unopened, slipcase
Provenance
Mary A. Walker, ownership inscription dated 1884
Literature
Mendelssohn I p.62
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 book is in the form of a diary, and the author seems to have traversed every part of South Africa where there was a Mission Station or a missionary. In this way he appears to have met almost every prominent man connected with Mission work in South Africa at this time… The author was constantly travelling, visiting almost every inhabited town and district… carefully noting every point of interest in the country and its inhabitants. There is a good description of Kaffraria and of the Basutos, Griquas and Bechuana countries… There is also a narrative of a journey to Great Namaqualand” (Mendelssohn).