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Campbell, John
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Campbell, John
- Lost among the Affghans: being the Adventures of John Campbell... amongst the Wild Tribes of Central Asia. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1862
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, xx, 342pp., [ii pp. colophon], half-title, lithographed portrait, original blindstamped blue cloth, full gilt spine, pale grey endpapers, slipcase, upper cover slightly marked and spine slightly soiled
Literature
cf. Yakushi (1994) F219
Condition
A 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
The abandoned son of a British officer, John Campbell (otherwise known as Feringhee Bacha) was adopted by Dost Mohammed and spent his youth in Afghanistan. The work appears to be rare.