- 635
Hodgson, Brian Houghton
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Papers relative to the Colonization, Commerce, Physical Geography, &c., &c., of the Himalaya Mountains and Nepal. Calcutta: John Gray, “Calcutta Gazette” Office, 1857
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FIRST EDITION, 8vo (245 x 150mm.), vi, 244pp., errata slip, 2 maps, one folding, one plate, original limp purple straight-grained cloth, printed paper label on the upper cover, somewhat faded, rebacked
Hodgson (1801-1894) was a noted diplomatist and Nepalese scholar “[who worked] on zoology and the physical geology of the Himalayas, but concentrated in particular on the ethnology of the peoples of northern India, relying extensively on linguistic comparisons. Though taking the part of aboriginal peoples against later, Hindu settlers, he also advocated mass European settlement in the hills” (ODNB).
Hodgson (1801-1894) was a noted diplomatist and Nepalese scholar “[who worked] on zoology and the physical geology of the Himalayas, but concentrated in particular on the ethnology of the peoples of northern India, relying extensively on linguistic comparisons. Though taking the part of aboriginal peoples against later, Hindu settlers, he also advocated mass European settlement in the hills” (ODNB).
Provenance
Bibliotheca Schlagintweit, blindstamp on title (the Schlagintweit brothers led an East India Company expedition to the western Himalayas in 1854, and wrote numerous monographs on the area)
Literature
Yakushi (1994) H352
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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."