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EASTWICK, EDWARD BACKHOUSE
Estimate
1,800 - 2,400 GBP
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Description
- Journal of a Diplomate's [sic] Three Years' Residence in Persia. London: Smith, Elder and Co., 1864
- PAPER
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (198 x 122mm.), (vol.1) [ii], viii, [ii], 334pp., [ii pp. adverts]; (vol.2) viii, 340pp., half-title in volume 1, folding table in volume 2, original blindstamped brown cloth gilt, pale yellow endpapers, slipcase
"One of the best 19th century books on Persia by one of the most knowledgeable British diplomats who served there" (Ghani).
Presentation copy, the half-title inscribed in the author's hand "To W.T. Haly Esqre March 21 1864".
"One of the best 19th century books on Persia by one of the most knowledgeable British diplomats who served there" (Ghani).
Presentation copy, the half-title inscribed in the author's hand "To W.T. Haly Esqre March 21 1864".
Provenance
R.M. Burrell, bookplate, sale in these rooms "The Library of Robert Michael Burrell. Books on the Middle East", 14-15 October 1999, lot 226
Literature
Ghani p.111; Wilson p.65
Condition
A fine 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."