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FITZCLARENCE, GEORGE AUGUSTUS, EARL OF MUNSTER
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Journal of a Route across India, through Egypt, to England. London: John Murray, 1819
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (270 x 208mm.), [viii], [ii], [ix]-xxiv, 502pp., [ii pp. errata], half-title,19 maps and plates [including 7 maps and plans and 9 hand-coloured aquatints], contemporary green morocco, full gilt spine, flat raised bands, covers panelled in gilt, pink endpapers, edges gilt, slight offsetting
Provenance
Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, King of Hanover, royal library stamp on dedication leaf
Literature
Abbey, Travel 519; Blackmer 597; Hilmy I, p.233; Wilson p.71
Condition
A very good copy
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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."
Catalogue Note
Presentation copy, inscribed "With the Authors respectful Duty". The recipient of this copy was the author's uncle the Duke of Cumberland, King of Hanover, and brother of the Prince Regent, the dedicatee.