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Johnston, Charles
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Johnston, Charles
- Travels in Southern Abyssinia, through the Country of Adal to the Kingdom of Shoa. London: J. Madden and Co., 1844
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (220 x 137mm.), (vol.1) xvi, 492pp.; (vol.2) viii, 448pp., 8pp. adverts, engraved folding map, 2 lithographed plates, original blindstamped dark green ribbed silk, yellow endpapers, slipcase
Provenance
Duke of Buccleuch and Queensbury, armorial stamp; Humphrey Winterton, book label, sale in these rooms, 28-29 May 2003, lot 423
Condition
A fine 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."