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Bower, Hamilton
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Bower, Hamilton
- Diary of a Journey Across Tibet. Calcutta: Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, 1893
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, LIMITED EDITION, number 42 of 100 copies (coded at foot of last leaf), 8vo (232 x 142mm.), vi, 116, x pp., 2 large folding maps in the rear cover pocket, 13 plates, contemporary unlettered pale sheep, very slightly spotted
Literature
Yakushi (1994) B533 (wrongly dated)
Condition
A 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, for official use. In 1891 Bower and Dr Thorold, at the instigation of the British Indian intelligence service, travelled 1200 miles across the Tibetan plateau through unknown country, at an average elevation of 19000 feet, despite being deserted by their guides, their food supplies giving out and almost all their transport animals dying. An Indian sub-surveyor who accompanied Bower made a most valuable map which is reproduced in this edition. Bower was the first European to cross the Tibetan plateau, for which he was awarded the Founder's medal of the Royal Geographical Society.