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Duncan, John
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Duncan, John
- Travels in Western Africa... comprising a Journey from Whydah, through the Kingdom of Dahomey, to Adofoodia, in the Interior. London: Richard Bentley, 1847
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FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (222 x 118mm.), (vol.1) xiv, [ii], 304pp.; (vol.2) x, [ii], 314pp., [ii pp. table], folding engraved map, 4 plates, original blindstamped green ribbed cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase, lower cover of vol.1 slightly faded at head
Provenance
Walter John Trevelyan, Sheriff of Cornwall, 1906-07, stamp on endpapers
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."