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Barrow, John
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Barrow, John
- Travels in China. London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1804
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (260 x 200mm.), x, [ii], 632pp., 8 aquatint or engraved plates [5 hand-coloured], contemporary diced russia, marbled endpapers, spine gilt
Provenance
Marquis Conyngham [1766-1832], armorial bookplate
Literature
Hill (2004) 62; Abbey, Travel 531; Löwendahl 724
Condition
A good 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
"One of the best illustrated English travels on China" (Hill).