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Abu Tãlib Ibn Muhammad Khãn
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300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- The Travels of Mirza Abu Taleb Khan in Asia, Africa and Europe...translated by Charles Stewart. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1810
- Paper
FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (206 x 125mm.), engraved portrait frontispiece, contemporary marbled calf, binding somewhat worn, joints cracking, lacking half-titles, occasional browning
Literature
Hilmy I, p.14; Wilson p.3
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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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
Abu Tãlib Ibn Muhammad Khãn, a Persian prince, travelled through the Ottoman Empire, Egypt and India as well as extensively in Europe. In his preface, Stewart, who was Professor of Arabic, Persian and Hindustani at the East India College between 1806 and 1827, writes: "I believe this is the first time the genuine opinions of an Asiatic, respecting the institutions of Europe, have appeared in the English language."