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Burton, Richard Francis
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Burton, Richard Francis
- Scinde; or, the Unhappy Valley. London: Richard Bentley, 1851
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo, (vol.1) viii, 298pp., [2pp. adverts]; (vol.2) vi, 310pp., [2pp. adverts], half-titles, original blindstamped olive green ribbed cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase
Provenance
Sainthill of Sainthill, Devon, armorial bookplate
Literature
Casada 57; Penzer, p.39
Condition
A fine 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 description of northern Sind was the result of time spent as assistant to Sir Walter Scott's namesake and nephew on the Sind survey, to whom the book is dedicated.