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Blakiston, Thomas W.
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Blakiston, Thomas W.
- Five Months on The Yang-Tsze; with a Narrative of the Exploration of its Upper Waters. London: John Murray, 1862
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (218 x 130mm.), xvi, 380pp., half-title, 2 folding maps, 16 plates, contemporary green calf, full gilt spine, marbled endpapers and edges, [by Ingalton of Eton], spine uniformly faded
Literature
Löwendahl 1263; Yakushi (1994) B404
Condition
A good copy despite fading to spine
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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
In 1861 Blakiston set out from Shanghai to explore the middle and upper course of the Yangtze to ascend the river as far as the Min. He arrived at Pingshan on 25 May, having travelled 1800 miles from Shanghai, 900 miles further than any other European but was forced to return to Shanghai due to insurgencies. This work remained the standard account for the region for at least the following fifty years.