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Burckhardt, John Lewis
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Burckhardt, John Lewis
- Travels in Syria and the Holy Land. London: John Murray, 1822
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (261 x 206mm.), [ii], xxiv, [ii], 668pp., lithographed portrait, 6 engraved maps [2 folding], illustrations, contemporary calf, full gilt spine, red label, covers panelled in gilt and blind with central gilt armorial stamps, very slight offsetting
Provenance
Earl Granville K.G., armorial bookplate
Literature
Atabey 166; Blackmer 237; Weber I 107
Condition
A very good copy
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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
"Edited by William Leake, these journals describe Burckhardt's various journeys between 1810 and 1816. It was at Aleppo that he studied Arabic in preparation for his later travels and he toured Syria and the Holy Land making the first visit by a European to Petra" (Blackmer).