- 1303
Vaughan, Walter
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The adventures of five Englishmen from Pulo Condoro, a factory of the New Company in the East-Indies. Who were shipwreckt upon the little Kingdom of Jehore, not far distant, and being seized on by the inhabitants, were brought before the King, and detain'd for some months... Together with an account of the mannors and customs... and of the birds, beasts, fruits, &c. both of the islands of Jehore and Pulo Condore. London: C. Bates and A. Bettesworth, 1714
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 12mo (137 x 80mm.), [ii (half-title)], 152pp., woodcut illustration on p.22, contemporary speckled sheep, gilt border to sides, spine worn
Literature
ESTC T138249
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, 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."
Catalogue Note
RARE. Vaughan describes the islands of Jehore (Johor, Malaysia) and Pulo Condore (Con Son, the largest island of the Con Dao archipelago, off southern Vietnam). ESTC records 6 copies only. We have been unable to trace any auction record for this work in over 40 years.