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Groves, Anthony N.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Journal of a Residence at Bagdad, during the Years 1830 and 1831. London: James Nisbet, 1832
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 12mo (192 x 107mm.), xvi, 306pp., [ii pp. adverts], half-title, original green cloth-backed boards, printed paper label, slipcase, binding a bit worn
Rare. Anthony Groves, a missionary, travelled with his family to Bagdad in 1829 where he established himself as a teacher of Christianity. This work contains an account of the terrible plague of 1831 and the siege of Bagdad by the Pasha of Mosul in the same year.
Rare. Anthony Groves, a missionary, travelled with his family to Bagdad in 1829 where he established himself as a teacher of Christianity. This work contains an account of the terrible plague of 1831 and the siege of Bagdad by the Pasha of Mosul in the same year.
Provenance
Peter Hopkirk, book label, sale in these rooms 13-14 October 1998, lot 833
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."
"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."