Goldsmid, Frederic John

FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY inscribed by the author to the Archbishop of Canterbury and with AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED inserted (see footnote), 8vo (215 x 142mm.), 5 engraved plates, 3 maps (2 folding), errata slip, contemporary half calf, repairs to first map, without half-title, rebacked retaining original spine, slight wear

Archbishop of Canterbury, presentation inscription by the author and inserted ALS; Marshall Laird, bookplate; English Library Cambridge, stamps

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."

AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED addressed to the Archbishop of Canterbury (likely Edward White Benson, who served from 1883 to 1896). Goldsmid writes: "I was greatly honoured by the kind letter, and enclosure, which reached me last evening. That anything I had said or written should have merited a public reference by Your Grace, was indeed to me a source of unexpected gratification.. I am especially grateful at receiving the Sermon itself" (transcription loosely inserted).