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Butler, John
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Butler, John
- A Sketch of Assam: with some Account of the Hill Tribes. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1847
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 131mm.), vi, [iii]-viii, 220pp., 32pp. adverts, large folding map, 17 plates [16 hand-coloured lithographs, 1 wood engraving], wood-engraved illustrations, pale half calf, spine decorated in gilt and blind, red label, marbled boards and endpapers
Literature
Abbey, Travel 471; Yakushi (1994) B650
Condition
A good copy
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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
Butler's account includes an attractive selection of hand-coloured illustrations of views, people and the natural history of Assam.