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Berncastle, Julius
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Berncastle, Julius
- A Voyage to China; including a Visit to the Bombay Presidency; the Mahratta Country; Cave Temples of Western India, Singapore, the Straits of Malacca and Sunda, and the Cape of Good Hope. London: William Shoberl, 1850
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo, (vol.1) xviii, 294pp.; (vol.2) xii, 284pp., [iv pp. adverts], half-title in vol.2, 2 tinted lithographed frontispieces, original blindstamped blue cloth, blue and gold patterned endpapers, partly unopened, slipcase
Literature
cf. Löwendahl 1116 (later edition of 1851)
Condition
An exceptionally fine 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
Rare. Only one copy is recorded at auction on ABPC and AE, the Robert and Maria Travis copy (in poor condition).