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Livingstone, David
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Autograph letter signed, to an unidentified recipient (possibly Robert Cooke, John Murray's partner), announcing the completion of the manuscript of Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries and discussing matters relating to its printing, 4pp., 8vo, Newstead Abbey, 19 April 1865
- paper
"I received the cuts and queries and think I have answered all & send a lot more for paging - 201-233...", adding that "the cut in pencil will do very well" and sends the contents list, "but the chapters might be smaller than I have made them with advantage". He also announces the very recent completion of Narrative of an Expedition to the Zambesi and its Tributaries: "I finished Mss on 16th [April]. Agnes wrote a big Finis". The book was published in November 1865 by which time Livingstone had left the country again.
Literature
not recorded in Clendennen & Cunningham, David Livingstone: a Catalogue of Documents (1979)
Condition
good condition
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"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."