Chappell, Edward

FIRST EDITION, 8vo (208 x 125mm.), [viii], 256pp., half calf over contemporary marbled boards, some spotting, soiling and browning, boards slightly rubbed and soiled

Edward Chappell, bookplate

cf. Sabin 12005; cf. Staton and Tremaine 976

Some spotting, soiling and browning, boards slightly rubbed and soiled
"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."

The author's proof copy, with corrections, and with his bookplate.

This is a proof, before the final text, but without the most of the preliminaries, the plates or the Indian vocabulary at the end (pp.257-279). There are manuscript changes to the "Advertisement" (i.e. introduction) which was written by Edward Daniel Clarke, which were incorporated into the final published version (cf. lot 256), followed by a blank leaf annotated "List of Illustrations (here)". At the end (pp.241-244 and 249) there are further manuscript changes which were incorporated into the final version, though they are unfortunately cropped with some loss. The changes may be the work of Chappell, E.D. Clarke or the editor, or perhaps most likely, all three.