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Arnold, [Robert] Arthur
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Through Persia by Caravan. London: Tinsley Brothers, 1877
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (215 x 132mm.), half-titles, early twentieth-century half morocco, neat library number in ink at head of spines
Provenance
Royal Military Library, Sandhurst, manuscript inscriptions, label, and library stamps on endleaves
Literature
Ghani p.21-22; Wilson p.9
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."
Catalogue Note
"During the summer of 1875, my wife and I left London, intending to travel through Russia and Persia... From Poland we passed to St. Petersburgh, and from the Russian capital southwards to Astrakhan. We traversed the Caspian Sea from extreme north to south, and, landing at Enzelli, rode through the whole length of Persia... we arrived in the Persia Gulf in February [1876]" (preface).
Chapter 10, volume 2, includes "Government in Persian Gulf - The Arabia shore - The Sultan's power in Arabia - Oman and the Ibadhis - Pilgrims to Mecca [&c.]".