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Fraser, David
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Fraser, David
- The Marches of Hindustan, the Record of a Journey in Thibet, Trans-Himalayan India, Chinese Turkestan, Russian Turkestan, and Persia. Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1907
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (224 x 140mm.), xvi, 522pp., 32pp. adverts, 123 photo illustrations on 57 plates, 2 tables (1 folding, 1 in the text), large folding coloured map in pocket at end, original pictorial red cloth, red endpapers, top edge gilt, slipcase
Fraser's principal concern was Central Asian geo-politics and the potential threat to India - the cornerstone of the British Empire - from Russia. His journey was undertaken to further knowledge of the physical and economic conditions prevailing in the regions between India and the Russian empire.
Fraser's principal concern was Central Asian geo-politics and the potential threat to India - the cornerstone of the British Empire - from Russia. His journey was undertaken to further knowledge of the physical and economic conditions prevailing in the regions between India and the Russian empire.
Literature
Ghani p.139; Wilson p.74; Yakushi (1994) F190a
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."