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Holmes, William Richard
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Sketches on the Shores of the Caspian, descriptive and pictorial. London: Richard Bentley, 1845
- PAPER
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (222 x 138mm.), xii, [2], 412pp., 4 tinted lithographed plates, 4 illustrations in the text, original blindstamped plum cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase, spine faded, covers slightly marked
As well as travelling extensively in Persia, the author met Dr Wolff, then on his outward journey to ascertain the fate of Captain Conolly and Colonel Stoddart.
As well as travelling extensively in Persia, the author met Dr Wolff, then on his outward journey to ascertain the fate of Captain Conolly and Colonel Stoddart.
Provenance
Robert Barclay, Bury Hill, armorial bookplate
Literature
Wilson p.98; not in Ghani
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."