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Bishop, Isabella Lucy Bird
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Bishop, Isabella Lucy Bird
- Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan. London: John Murray, 1891
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo, (vol.1) xiv, 382pp., [ii pp. adverts]; (vol.2) [vi], 410pp., half-title, 2 folding maps, 13 plates, original decorated pale blue cloth, pale patterned endpapers, slipcase
Provenance
Earl of Derby, armorial bookplate; William Goût, book label; Edward Faridany, book label
Literature
Wilson p.23; Ghani p.42
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
Isabella Bishop was the first woman to address a meeting at the Royal Geographical Society. The work is in the form of letters, the first three being addressed from Basra, Baghdad and Yakobiyeh (in Turkey).