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Hedin, Sven
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- Hedin, Sven
- Series of 22 autograph letters signed ("Sven Hedin"), and one autograph letter, all in English, to his literary agent William Morris Colles
- ink,paper
about his travels and works, discussing Sherard's interview with him for McClure's Magazine [published as the article 'In Unexplored Asia'], his drawings, dealing with aspects of publication, American agreements, illustrations, translations, cuts to proofs etc., providing him with biographical information, praising his correspondent ("I am sure I have in your person found the best litterary [sic] adviser to be got in London..."), and mentioning the Royal Geographical Society, Sverdrup, Swedish politics, talks with British officers and soldiers, and a dedication to Sir Robert Baden-Powell; together with: one autograph letter signed, addressed "Messieurs!"; one autograph letter signed, addressed "Dear Sir"; and an unsigned and undated letter fragment listing subjects arising apparently from his first expedition ("...To Lop-nor...Khotan...Two months without seeing a human being...")
...I think the public will pay a good deal of attention to the journey, which has been a very adventurous and interesting one - Mr Sherard says my descriptions are much more dramatical than those of Nansen...
50 pages, various sizes, 26 items in all, two items on printed stationery of the Royal Societies Club, the letters mostly date-stamped by the recipient, signature excised from one autograph letter, Stockholm, Borgholm and London, 1897-1917, where indicated, some browning, tears to some letters
...I think the public will pay a good deal of attention to the journey, which has been a very adventurous and interesting one - Mr Sherard says my descriptions are much more dramatical than those of Nansen...
50 pages, various sizes, 26 items in all, two items on printed stationery of the Royal Societies Club, the letters mostly date-stamped by the recipient, signature excised from one autograph letter, Stockholm, Borgholm and London, 1897-1917, where indicated, some browning, tears to some letters
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"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
A remarkable series of letters by the great Swedish explorer and writer Sven Hedin. Written to the prominent London literary agent William Morris Colles (1855-1926), they come from three early periods: the time immediately after the first expedition to Central Asia, of 1893-1897, the period following the second expedition, of 1899-1902, and the decade after the third expedition, of 1905-1908.