- 588
Hamilton, James
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Sinai, the Hedjaz, and Soudan: Wanderings around the birth-place of the Prophet, and across the Aethiopian desert, from Sawakin to Chartum. London: Richard Bentley, 1857
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (197 x 120mm.), xvi, 414pp., half-title, 2 folding lithographed maps, original blindstamped purple cloth, decorated in gilt and blind, yellow endpapers, slipcase, binding slightly rubbed
Literature
W. Priestley, Lightcliffe, engraved armorial bookplate with wax seal
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
Catalogue Note
Hamilton's account provides a lively and detailed overview of the architecture, topography, resources, and people of the areas he visits. On the Arabian peninsula he travelled in and around Jeddah, “[a town] composed of tortuous narrow streets, in which are a few houses with curiously carved lattices, and beautiful doors of teak” (p.54), and Taif but did not enter Mekkah. In the preface he speculates on the viability of an expedition to discover the source of the Nile.