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Barth, Heinrich
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa: being a Journal of an Expedition in the Years 1849-1855. London: Longman, Brown, [&c.], 1857-58
- Paper
MIXED ENGLISH EDITION, 5 volumes, volumes 1-3 second English edition, volumes 4-5 first English edition, 8vo (217 x 132mm.), half-titles in volumes 1 and 4 only, 15 folding maps, 60 tinted plates, one folding woodcut, contemporary brown polished calf, gilt, without advertisements, scattered spotting, maps repaired (no.12 restored at top edge), a little rubbed, some joints starting
Provenance
Presented by Herbert Edward Smith to Edward Bourger Smyth, inscription on front flyleaf, dated 1863
Literature
Abbey, Travel 274; Hilmy I p.53
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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."