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Herbert, Thomas
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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- Herbert, Thomas
- A Relation of Some Yeares Travaile, begunne Anno 1626, into Afrique and the Greater Asia, especially the Territories of the Persian Monarchie. London: W. Stansby, 1634
- paper
FIRST EDITION, folio (278 x 177mm.), engraved additional title, [8], 226, xii, [2] pp., 36 engraved illustrations in the text, contemporary calf with blindstamped initials "FC" on sides, light brown label, slight wear to lower cover
Sir Thomas Herbert went to Persia in the train of Sir Dodmore Cotton, accredited as Ambassador to the King of Persia. He was able to make an extensive tour in the country, visiting Qom, Cashan, Baghdad and other important cities. He also visited the Cape of Good Hope, Madagascar and Surat, and coasted the eastern shores of North America. The final section of the work is entitled "A Discourse and proofe that Madoc ap Owen Gwynedd first found out that Continent now call'd America".
Sir Thomas Herbert went to Persia in the train of Sir Dodmore Cotton, accredited as Ambassador to the King of Persia. He was able to make an extensive tour in the country, visiting Qom, Cashan, Baghdad and other important cities. He also visited the Cape of Good Hope, Madagascar and Surat, and coasted the eastern shores of North America. The final section of the work is entitled "A Discourse and proofe that Madoc ap Owen Gwynedd first found out that Continent now call'd America".
Provenance
Charles Prideaux-Brune, ownership inscription
Literature
Ghani p.175; Mendelssohn (1979) II, p.542; Sabin 31471; STC 13190; Wilson p.94
Condition
A good 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."