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Grose, John Henry
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Description
- A Voyage to the East-Indies, with observations on various parts there. London: S. Hoope, and A. Morley, 1757
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (200 x 125mm.), xvi, 408pp., contemporary speckled calf, red label
John Henry Grose (1732-c.1774) was deputy secretary to the East India Company. This, his main work, “describes his outward voyage, Bombay and its governance by the East India Company, Surat, the recent history of the Mughal empire, local religions and the progress of the Catholic missions, and a miscellany of social practices” (ODNB).
John Henry Grose (1732-c.1774) was deputy secretary to the East India Company. This, his main work, “describes his outward voyage, Bombay and its governance by the East India Company, Surat, the recent history of the Mughal empire, local religions and the progress of the Catholic missions, and a miscellany of social practices” (ODNB).
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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."