- 638
Holman, James
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Holman, James
- A Voyage Round the World, including Travels in Africa, Asia, Australasia, America, etc. etc. London: Smith, Elder, and Co., 1834-1835
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4 volumes, 8vo (218 x 130mm.), (vol.1) [iv], x, [ii], 492pp.; (vol.2) xiv, 492pp.; (vol.3) xvi, 474pp.; (vol.4) viii, 520pp., half-titles in volumes 1-3, engraved portrait and 22 lithographed plates, pale speckled calf by Riviere, full gilt spine, red and dark blue labels, marbled endpapers and edges, covers with floral borders
A detailed account of the solo voyages of "the blind traveller" spanning Brazil, Singapore, China, Australia, India and Africa, and including chapters on Madagascar, the Comoro Islands, Zanzibar, the Seychelles and Mauritius.
A detailed account of the solo voyages of "the blind traveller" spanning Brazil, Singapore, China, Australia, India and Africa, and including chapters on Madagascar, the Comoro Islands, Zanzibar, the Seychelles and Mauritius.
Provenance
John Sheepshanks 1852, armorial bookplate
Literature
Bagnall 2646; Borba de Moraes p.411; Ferguson 1802; Lust 374; Mendelssohn (1979) II, p.590; Sabin 32566
Condition
A fine copy
"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."