- 670
Irwin, Eyles
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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- Irwin, Eyles
- A Series of Adventures in the course of a Voyage up the Red-Sea, on the Coasts of Arabia and Egypt; and a Route through the Desarts of Thebais, hitherto unknown to the European traveller, in the year M.DCC.LXXVII. London: Printed for J. Dodsley, 1780
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (270 x 210mm.), [iv], [vii]-xvi, 400pp., 3 engraved folding maps, 3 plates, contemporary mottled calf, full gilt flat spine, red label, covers with gilt borders, marbled endpapers, yellow edges, lacking half-title, slight offsetting
Irwin's voyage from India to England in 1777 was interrupted when his ship was captured by pirates in the Red Sea. His journey is of particular interest for its detailed descriptions of the passage up the Red Sea coast of Arabia from Mocha to the Gulf of Aqaba.
Irwin's voyage from India to England in 1777 was interrupted when his ship was captured by pirates in the Red Sea. His journey is of particular interest for its detailed descriptions of the passage up the Red Sea coast of Arabia from Mocha to the Gulf of Aqaba.
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."