FITZCLARENCE. JOURNAL OF A ROUTE ACROSS INDIA, THROUGH EGYPT, TO ENGLAND. 1819

FIRST EDITION, 4to (273 x 210mm.), half-title, dedication leaf, 7 engraved maps and plans (one folding, 4 with explanatory letterpress leaf), 9 hand-coloured aquatints, 3 plain plates, errata at end, contemporary calf gilt, black morocco label, without directions to binder leaf, folding map becoming detached from guard, rebacked retaining original spine

Earl of Minto, bookplate

Abbey, Travel 519; Blackmer 597; Hilmy I, p.233; Wilson p.71

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."

Fitzclarence, the illegitimate son of William IV, served under Lord Moira, Marquis of Hastings, in the campaigns against the Mahrattas of 1816-1817. He was then entrusted with a copy of the dispatches concerning the peace to carry overland and this work is an account of his journey.