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Estridge, Henry Watley
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Estridge, Henry Watley
- Six Years in Seychelles; with Photographs from original drawings. [London: privately printed], 1885
- paper
FIRST EDITION, small 4to (202 x 160mm.), [iv], 60pp., letterpress text, interleaved with 30 mounted photographs, folding map, original brown cross-grained morocco, upper cover lettered in gilt, gilt edges, rebacked
A rare privately printed book. Estridge was collector of taxes in the British colonial administration in the early 1880s. This work includes notes on the history and topography of the Seychelles, together details of its trade and commerce and a detailed account of its natural history.
A rare privately printed book. Estridge was collector of taxes in the British colonial administration in the early 1880s. This work includes notes on the history and topography of the Seychelles, together details of its trade and commerce and a detailed account of its natural history.
Provenance
Mr A. Hoad, 1886 (signature on title)
Condition
A very 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."