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Fogg, William Perry.
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Description
- Arabistan: or the land of "The Arabian Nights." Being travels through Egypt, Arabia and Persia, to Bagdad... with an introduction by Bayard Taylor. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low & Searle, 1875
first edition, 8vo (196 x 127mm.), inscribed by the author to "Steriker Finnis, Jr., with kindest regards of his friend the author. London Aug. 28 /75", woodcut frontispiece view of Baghdad, woodcut illustrations throughout, 12 full-page illustrations after original photographs, publisher's pictorial red cloth gilt, gilt edges, binding slightly rubbed with some minor repairs
Provenance
Steriker Finnis, jr., the dedicatee of this work, presentation inscription by the author
Literature
Hilmy I, p.234; Wilson p.72; cf. Ghani p.133 (second edition)
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
the dedication copy. The author was an American writer and traveller (1825-1878) who in 1874 travelled with Steriker Finnis jun., Fogg's "compagnon de voyage" and to whom this book is dedicated, to Egypt, the Holy Land, Arabia, the Persian Gulf, Persia and Baghdad. "A good portion of the book is devoted to Baghdad and its environs, including the ruins of Babylon and Nineveh." (Ghani)