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Bradley-Birt, F.B.
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Bradley-Birt, F.B.
- Through Persia from the Gulf to the Caspian. London: Smith, Elder, 1909
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, x, 332pp., [viii pp. adverts], half-title, folding map, 30 photo illustrations on 20 plates, original pictorial pale olive cloth, slipcase, spine slightly discoloured
Provenance
R.J.H. Beanland, book label and signature on title (dated 1909)
Literature
Ghani p.49; Wilson p.29
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
This work is "the record of a journey home from India by one of the many overland routes" (author's note), in which he describes his experiences from Muscat to Baku. Muscat is described in some detail in the chapter "Up the Persian Gulf" (pp.4-12).