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Ellis, William
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- Ellis, William
- History of Madagascar... Compiled chiefly from Original Documents. London: Fisher, Son, & Co., [1838]
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (212 x 125mm.), (vol.1) xvi, 518pp.; (vol.2) xii, 538pp., 2 folding engraved maps, 10 plates [9 plain lithographs and one coloured Baxter print], 14 text illustrations, folding table, contemporary green diced calf, full gilt spines, red and black labels, frontispieces spotted
Provenance
James Blyth, armorial bookplate
Literature
Mendelssohn (1979) II, p.184
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."