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Drummond, Alexander.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Travels through different cities of Germany, Italy, Greece, and several parts of Asia, as far as the banks of the Euphrates. London: W. Strahan, 1754
first edition, folio (340 x 226mm.), folding engraved frontispiece, 34 plates and maps, some folding, contemporary mottled calf, spine gilt, gilt edges, a few short tears to the plates, folding map frayed at edge, binding slightly rubbed
Literature
Atabey 363; Blackmer 497; Cobham-Jeffrey p.16; Weber II, 524
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
Drummond was British Consul at Aleppo between 1754 and 1756. The present work takes the form of a series of letters written during his travels in the Levant from 1744 until 1750 to his brother George, who engaged Tobias Smollett, at that time impecunious, to edit the letters for publication. The work includes a detailed description of Cyprus, with information about its antiquities and people, as well as the island's imports and exports.