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Burckhardt, John Lewis
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Burckhardt, John Lewis
- Travels in Arabia in the year 1814, comprehending an account of those territories in Hedjaz which the Mohammedans regard as sacred. London: Henry Colburn, 1829
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (271 x 240mm.), iii-xvi, 478pp., engraved folding map, 4 engraved plans, contemporary calf, red label, yellow endpapers, plates and adjacent leaves somewhat offset or spotted
Provenance
Alexander Speirs, armorial bookplate
Literature
cf. Blackmer 239 (refers to second edition); Hilmy I p.106
Condition
A fine 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
Burckhardt undertook his expedition to Mecca in 1814, disguised as an Arab. According to Colonel Leake (quoted in the preface) ''Burckhardt transmitted to the Association the most accurate and complete account of the Hedjaz, including the cities of Mekka and Medina, which has ever been received in Europe. His knowledge of the Arabic language, and of the Mohammedan manners, had enabled him to assume the Muselman character with such success, that he resided at Mekka during the whole time of the pilgrimage, and passed through the various ceremonies of the occasion, without the smallest suspicion having arisen as to his real character''.
This binding is uniform with lots 191 and 192 (by James Silk Buckingham).