- 639
Holmes, Samuel
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- Holmes, Samuel
- The Journal of Mr. Samuel Holmes... during his Attendance, as one of the Guard on Lord Macartney's Embassy to China and Tartary. 1792-3 [edited by Sir William Young]. London: Printed by W. Bulmer and Co., 1798
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FIRST EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, 8vo (225 x 135mm.), viii, [iv separately printed subscribers list of 86 names], 256pp., original dark blue paper boards, white paper spine, printed label, uncut, red morocco-backed cloth box, binding worn
An important source of information on Europeans in China during this period and a first-hand account of Lord Macartney's embassy to China.
Presentation copy, inscribed by the editor, "from Sir W. Younge to Wogan Browne July 28 1798 at Huntercombe". The list of subscribers which has just 86 names includes one "Captain Brown", who may well be the recipient of this copy, the editor noting in his preface that he wishes "to confine the possession of the work to the original subscribers". Rare first edition, though clearly of sufficient interest to be translated and published in French, German and Italian.
An important source of information on Europeans in China during this period and a first-hand account of Lord Macartney's embassy to China.
Presentation copy, inscribed by the editor, "from Sir W. Younge to Wogan Browne July 28 1798 at Huntercombe". The list of subscribers which has just 86 names includes one "Captain Brown", who may well be the recipient of this copy, the editor noting in his preface that he wishes "to confine the possession of the work to the original subscribers". Rare first edition, though clearly of sufficient interest to be translated and published in French, German and Italian.
Literature
Lust 512; Löwendahl 729-730 (French and German editions only)
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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."