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EDEN, ASHLEY, AND OTHERS
Estimate
900 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Political Missions to Bootan, comprising the Reports of the hon'ble Ashley Eden, 1864; Capt. R.B. Pemberton, 1837, 1838, with Dr. W. Griffiths's Journal and the Account by Baboo Kishen Kant Bose. Calcutta: the Bengal Secretariat Office, 1865
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (245 x 150mm.), [ii], xii, 138, xii, 206pp., 2 folding maps [1 in the rear cover pocket, coloured], original blindstamped blue cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase, offsetting to map in pocket, binding somewhat rubbed and soiled, spine repaired
Accounts of various missions to remote and isolated Bhutan. Eden, on his mission, was instructed to obtain a treaty, but his position was hopeless, and he only escaped by a series of forced marches. A punitive war against Bhutan followed in 1865 resulting in the cession of land to the British, putting them in direct contact with Tibet in the Chumbi Valley.
Accounts of various missions to remote and isolated Bhutan. Eden, on his mission, was instructed to obtain a treaty, but his position was hopeless, and he only escaped by a series of forced marches. A punitive war against Bhutan followed in 1865 resulting in the cession of land to the British, putting them in direct contact with Tibet in the Chumbi Valley.
Provenance
"Read 25th October 1865 S. Wright", inscription on endleaf
Literature
Yakushi (1994) E15
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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."