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Cartwright, John
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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- Cartwright, John
- The Preacher's Travels. Wherein is set downe a true Journall to the confines of the East Indies, through the great Countreyes of Syria, Mesopotamia, Armenia, Media, Hircania and Parthia. With the Authors returne by the way of Persia, Susiana, Assiria, Chaldaea and Arabia. Containing a full survew (sic) of the Kingdom of Persia. London: Thomas Thorppe, and Walter Burre, 1611
- PAPER
FIRST EDITION, small 4to (170 x 128mm.), [vi, no blank A4], 108pp., title within typographic border, polished brown morocco, marbled endpapers, gilt edges, full gilt spine and covers, by Rivière
Provenance
Henry Cunliffe, armorial bookplate
Literature
STC 4705; Wilson p.37; Ghani pp.68-9; not in Atabey
Condition
A fine copy
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"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 1600 [Cartwright] accompanied John Mildenhall in his journey from Aleppo to Kashan in Persia. After separating from Mildenhall, Cartwright proceeded to Esfahan and continued to travel widely in the Middle East. The account of his journeys is one of the most valuable of the period" (Howgego).