Lot 237
  • 237

Cameron, John

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • Cameron, John
  • Our Tropical Possessions in Malayan India: being a descriptive Account of Singapore, Penang, Province Wellesley, and Malacca; their Peoples, Products, Commerce, and Government. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1865
  • Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, xii, 408pp., half-title, 7 lithographed plates [1 folding and chromolithographed, 6 tinted], original green cloth gilt, dark red endpapers, slipcase

Provenance

A. Cunningham, book label

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."

Catalogue Note

There are 5 views in and around Singapore (including the double-page plate), one of a country road in Penang and one in the province of Wellesley.