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Blunt, Lady Anne
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Bedouin Tribes of the Euphrates... with... some account of the Arabs and their horses. London: John Murray, 1879, 2 volumes, 12 plates, folding coloured map, folding pedigree of the Arabian throughbred stock, 32pp. adverts dated May 1878 in vol.2, some pencil markings
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A Pilgrimage to Nejd. London: John Murray, 1881, 2 volumes, 15 plates, folding coloured map, illustrations, 24pp. adverts dated Oct. 1880 in vol.2, some spotting and soiling, tear in p.51 vol.1 with loss of a few words
FIRST EDITIONS, together 4 volumes, 8vo, half-titles in all volumes, uniform later morocco-backed cloth, some wear to bindings
FIRST EDITIONS, together 4 volumes, 8vo, half-titles in all volumes, uniform later morocco-backed cloth, some wear to bindings
Condition
The condition of this of 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
To find out how the Bedouin lived, Blunt lived like one herself: she became a temporary nomad, riding the two thousand miles from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf for the most part in Arab dress, and without guides. She and her husband were trusted and accepted by the Bedouin. Indeed, the Amir himself presented them with his choicest brood mares to take home for their famous Crabbet Arabian Stud.
Bedouin Tribes is a presentation copy from the publisher. The title-page of volume 1 bears a blindstamp "Presented by Mr. Murray".