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Terry, Edward
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Terry, Edward
- A Voyage to East India. London: Printed by T.W. for J. Martin and J Allestrye 1655
- paper
8vo (144 x 88mm.), FIRST EDITION, folding engraved map, 3 engraved plates (of 4), contemporary calf with later label, lacking portrait, without first leaf (blank except for signature 'A'), map cut close and with very minor loss at edge (backed), one plate frayed at foot, tear in Dd6 without loss, last leaf with loss to blank margin, occasional cropping to headline, stain on pp.296-7
Provenance
George Simon Harcourt, Earl Harcourt (1736-1809), armorial bookplate with cipher
Literature
Wing T783
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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
Terry was sent to India as chaplain to Sir Thomas Roe, ambassador to the Moghul's court. He joined Roe at Mandoa in 1617 and travelled with him thence to Ahmedabad, where he remained until 1618 before returning to England. This work gives an account of Terry's wide-ranging experiences on his travels, together with commentary on the places visited, and the customs of the people he encountered.