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Chapman, James
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Chapman, James
- Travels in the Interior of South Africa, comprising fifteen years' Hunting and Trading; with Journeys across the Continent from Natal to Walvisch Bay, and visits to Lake Ngami and the Victoria Falls. London: Bell & Daldy, 1868
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (211 x 129mm.), (vol.1) xiv, [iv contents, errata], 454pp., [ii pp. colophon]; (vol.2) viii, [iv contents, errata], 480pp., half-titles, 2 folding maps, 8 plates, illustrations, contemporary pale calf, full gilt spines, double black labels, marbled endpapers and edges
Provenance
J. Lamont of Knockdow, arctic voyager and travel author, armorial bookplate
Literature
Mendelssohn I, p.506; Czech (Africa) p.36
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."