- 642
Hooker, Joseph Dalton
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Himalayan Journals; or, notes of a naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, &c. London: John Murray, 1854
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (222 x 135mm.), (vol.1) xxviii, 408pp., 32pp. adverts; (vol.2) xii, 488pp., errata slips in both volumes, 2 folding maps, 12 tinted lithographed plates, original pictorial blindstamped plum cloth, terracotta endpapers with adverts, slipcase, some foxing to plates, spines faded
Hooker and one of his travelling companions Archibald Campbell, were famously imprisoned by the diwan of Sikkim over a border violation. “The British government secured their release within weeks by threatening to invade Sikkim. The elderly raja was punished with the annexation of some of his land and the withdrawal of his British pension, a response that even some of the British thought excessive” (ODNB).
Hooker's work is dedicated to Charles Darwin.
Hooker and one of his travelling companions Archibald Campbell, were famously imprisoned by the diwan of Sikkim over a border violation. “The British government secured their release within weeks by threatening to invade Sikkim. The elderly raja was punished with the annexation of some of his land and the withdrawal of his British pension, a response that even some of the British thought excessive” (ODNB).
Hooker's work is dedicated to Charles Darwin.
Provenance
William Arthur, 6th Duke of Portland, armorial bookplate
Literature
Yakushi (1994) H399
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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."