Lot 542
  • 542

Gerard, M.G., and others

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Report on the Proceedings of the Pamir Boundary Commission. By Major-General M.G. Gerard... Colonel T.H. Holdich... Lieutenant-Colonel R.A. Wahab... and Surgeon-Captain A.W. Alcock. Calcutta: Government Printing, 1897
  • paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (332 x 204mm.), [iv], ii, 2 errata slips, 100pp., 2 folding tinted maps [in the rear cover pocket], 47 photogravures [31 full page] on 39 plates, original blindstamped brown cloth, dark brown endpapers, slipcase

Provenance

Library of W.E. Gladstone, stamp on endpaper, dated 28 Nov. [18]98; National Liberal Club, neat stamp on verso of plates

Literature

Yakushi (1994) G69

Condition

A fine copy
"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.
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