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Bigg-Wither, Thomas P.
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- Bigg-Wither, Thomas P.
- Pioneering in South Brazil. Three Years of Forest and Prairie Life in the Province of Parana. London: John Murray, 1878
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo, (vol.1) xiv, [ii], 378pp.; (vol.2) x, [ii], 328pp., 32pp. adverts, half-titles, folding map, 7 plates, original brown cloth gilt, black endpapers, slipcase
Provenance
Comte de Chambord (Henry V of France, Duke of Bordeaux), library label
Literature
Borba de Moraes p.106
Condition
A very good 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
"The book... is of great interest and full of excellent observations about the colonial region and the "sertão" of Paraná. It is certainly one of the best travel books about that part of Brazil" (Borba de Moraes).