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Cooper, T.T.
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- Travels of a Pioneer of Commerce: or, an Overland Journey from China towards India. London: John Murray, 1871
- Paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo, xiv, [ii], 476pp., half-title, wood-engraved frontispiece, folding lithographed map, illustrations in text, original blue cloth gilt, dark grey endpapers, bevelled edges
Literature
Yakushi (1994) C343a
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
Cooper's account contains descriptions of his journey from Hoopeh, to Ichang, Chung Ching, Chen Tu, Eastern Tibet, Bathang, Atenze, etc., and of the tribes of Lan-Tsan-Kiang and his imprisonment at Weisee.