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Goldsmid, Frederick John
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Eastern Persia. An Account of the Journeys of the Persian Boundary Commission 1870-71-72. London: Macmillan and Co., 1876
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (220 x 144mm.), (vol.1) lviii, [ii], 444pp.; (vol.2) viii, 516pp., half-titles, 4 folding coloured maps, 30 plates [19 coloured], original green cloth, floral endpapers, slipcase
"One of the most important books on the region" (Ghani).
Volume 1 The Geography with Narratives covers the separate journeys of Majors St. John, Lovett and Euan Smith; volume 2 The Zoology and Geology of Eastern Persia by W.T. Blandford includes illustrations of birds by J.G. Keulemans and reptiles by G.H. Ford and is considered a definitive work on the subject.
"One of the most important books on the region" (Ghani).
Volume 1 The Geography with Narratives covers the separate journeys of Majors St. John, Lovett and Euan Smith; volume 2 The Zoology and Geology of Eastern Persia by W.T. Blandford includes illustrations of birds by J.G. Keulemans and reptiles by G.H. Ford and is considered a definitive work on the subject.
Literature
Ghani p.153; Wilson p.82
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."