- 154
Borneo
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- A Selection from Papers Relating to Borneo and the Proceedings at Sarawak of James Brooke. London: Robson, Levey, and Franklyn, 1846
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, folio, vi, 84pp., table, [ii Additional Papers Relating to Borneo] 85-98pp., xxv pp. appendix, table, 7 folding engraved charts, contemporary dark green cloth, red morocco title label on the upper cover, title page and 3 charts slightly spotted, some offsetting
Provenance
Foreign Office, library stamp
Condition
A 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
Rare (only one copy recorded on ABPC). In 1841 James Brooke became the first ruler of the Kingdom of Sarawak, located on the north coast of the island of Borneo. The land was granted to the “White Rajah” by the Sultan of Brunei after helping him to put down an insurgency among the indigenous peoples (cf. lots 171 and 172).