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Brooke, John Weston
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- Through China to Tibet in 1906. [Huddersfield: privately printed, 1906]
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (202 x 135mm.), 82pp., black half morocco, original printed light green title wrappers bound in, grey endpapers, gilt edges, wrappers slightly spotted
MEARES, C.H. Brooke's Journeys in Western Sze-Chuan. [London: Royal Geographical Society, 1909], 8vo, offprint from the Geographical Journal, 614-619pp. (i.e. 8pp.), folding coloured map, drop-head title, original printed light blue wrappers
Together, 2 volumes
MEARES, C.H. Brooke's Journeys in Western Sze-Chuan. [London: Royal Geographical Society, 1909], 8vo, offprint from the Geographical Journal, 614-619pp. (i.e. 8pp.), folding coloured map, drop-head title, original printed light blue wrappers
Together, 2 volumes
Literature
Yakushi (1994) B576
Condition
Fine copies; the first item with slight spotting to wrappers
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"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
Brooke travelled to Tibet to investigate the relationship between the Yarlung Tsangpo (then called the Sampo) and Brahmaputra rivers. During the expedition, he became the first Englishman to be granted an audience with the Dalai Lama.