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Bentley, William Holman
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Bentley, William Holman
- Pioneering on the Congo. London: R.T.S., 1900
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo, (vol.1) 478pp. [pagination includes frontispiece], errata slip [p.233], ii pp. colophon; (vol.2) 448pp. [pagination includes frontispiece], folding coloured map, 2 photographic frontispieces, 204 text illustrations [123 photographic of which 45 are full-page], 6 maps [2 full-page], original pictorial dark blue ribbed cloth gilt, top edge gilt, printed dust-jackets, slipcase
Provenance
Henry M. Stanley, bookplate
Condition
A superb copy
"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
A fine association copy in exceptional condition, from the library of Henry M. Stanley, with his bookplate. Stanley and Bentley met in the Congo in February 1881.