- 527
Fraser, James Baillie
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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- Fraser, James Baillie
- Travels and Adventures in the Persian Provinces on the Southern Banks of the Caspian Sea. With an appendix, containing short notices on the geology and commerce of Persia. London: Longman, Rees, [&c.], 1826
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (275 x 208mm.), viii, 384pp., contemporary black half morocco by J. & W. Quinton, elaborately gilt spine, marbled boards and edges, light brown drab endpapers
A continuation of Fraser's Narrative of a Journey into Khorasan (see lot 526). "As in all the other narratives of Fraser, the present book is informative and especially useful on the economy of the country and the Caspian region in particular" (Ghani).
A continuation of Fraser's Narrative of a Journey into Khorasan (see lot 526). "As in all the other narratives of Fraser, the present book is informative and especially useful on the economy of the country and the Caspian region in particular" (Ghani).
Provenance
John Henry Gurney, morocco label on both covers.
Literature
Ghani p.140; Wilson p.75
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."