拍品 53
  • 53

ELPHINSTONE. AN ACCOUNT OF THE KINGDOM OF CAUBUL, AND ITS DEPENDENCIES IN PERSIA, TARTARY, AND INDIA. 1815

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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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描述

  • An Account of the Kingdom of Caubul, and its Dependencies in Persia, Tartary, and India. London: Longman, Hurst, Rees [&c.], 1815
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (280 x 210mm.), errata leaf, 2 engraved maps (one large folding), 14 aquatint plates (13 hand-coloured), contemporary calf gilt, black morocco label, marbled edges, minor spotting and offsetting, a few repairs, rebacked retaining original spine, corners repaired, marks on covers

來源

G.E. Maunsell, bookplate; sale in these rooms, 20 October 1981, lot 382

出版

Abbey, Travel 504 ("the plates are of excellent quality"); Wilson p.66; Yakushi E63

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."