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Burslem, Rollo
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Burslem, Rollo
- A Peep into Toorkisthan. London: Pelham Richardson, 1846
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, 238, [ii]pp., folding map, 4 lithographed plates [1 folding], original blindstamped green ribbed cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase, spine slightly faded, plates slightly offset, small tear in right margin of map
Provenance
George Buist, newspaper editor (of the Bombay Times) and scientist, presentation inscription
Literature
Yakushi (1994) B644
Condition
A very 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
Presentation copy, inscribed by the author "With the authors kindest regards to Buist Esq."
RARE. Burslem travelled in Turkestan whilst on leave from his garrison at Kabul. Written at a time when British power was still paramount, his journal provides an account of a region into which few Europeans had ventured.