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Daniel, William
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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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- Daniel, William
- A Journal or Account of William Daniel, his late Expedition or Undertaking to go from London to Surrat in India. London: [Privately Printed], 1702
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (188 x 118mm.), [viii], 94pp., contemporary unlettered panelled calf
RARE. Daniel's attempt to reach Surat on behalf of the East India Company took him via Egypt and the Red Sea, calling at Yanbu, Jedda and Mocha with observations on Medina and Mecca. A series of misadventures and missed opportunities to join boats to transport him further east led him to return to London, rather than "to stay there [Mocha] till next year, and be prey to those barbarous savages" (p.49).
RARE. Daniel's attempt to reach Surat on behalf of the East India Company took him via Egypt and the Red Sea, calling at Yanbu, Jedda and Mocha with observations on Medina and Mecca. A series of misadventures and missed opportunities to join boats to transport him further east led him to return to London, rather than "to stay there [Mocha] till next year, and be prey to those barbarous savages" (p.49).
Provenance
Susanna Daniel (perhaps a relative of the author), signature on endleaf; "Thomas Cartwright of Aynho in the county of Northampton, Esqr. 1698", engraved armorial bookplate
Literature
Howgego [1], D13
Condition
A very good copy
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"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."