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Burton, Richard Francis
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Burton, Richard Francis
- Abeokuta and the Camaroons Mountains. An Exploration. London: Tinsley Brothers, 1863
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo, (vol.1) xvi, 334pp., [2pp. adverts]; (vol.2) iv, 306pp., [2pp. adverts], dedication leaf, folding map, photographic portrait frontispiece, 4 wood-engraved plates, original green pebble-grained cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase, vol.1 frontispiece a bit spotted
Provenance
Francis W. Newdigate, armorial bookplate
Literature
Casada 25; Penzer, p.70
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
In 1861 Burton left the Indian Army and was appointed British Consul at the Spanish island colony of Fernando Po. From this base Burton explored West Africa. In Lagos he contrived to join a mission to the Yoruba fortress of Abeokuta, where he noted customs and fauna with his usual meticulous detail. On his return to Lagos, he set off to explore the mountains of Cameroon, travelling from Ambas Bay to Pico Grande.