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Davis, Edwin John
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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- Davis, Edwin John
- Life in Asiatic Turkey. A Journal of Travel in Cilicia (Pedias and Trachoea), Isauria, and Parts of Lycaonia and Cappadocia. London: Edward Stanford, 1879
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (220 x 137mm.), xx, 536pp., 36pp. adverts dated Feb. 1879, half-title, 4 lithographed maps and plans [1 folding], 12 chromolithographed or tinted lithographed plates, illustrations, original dark red cloth, dark brown endpapers, slipcase
An interesting association copy, from the library of Henry Swainson Cowper, author of Through Turkish Arabia, 1894 (see Exploration and Discovery, part 1, lot 336).
An interesting association copy, from the library of Henry Swainson Cowper, author of Through Turkish Arabia, 1894 (see Exploration and Discovery, part 1, lot 336).
Provenance
Henry Swainson Cowper, armorial bookplate
Literature
Atabey, Travel 329; Blackmer 457
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."