- 649
Hoskins, George Alexander
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Travels in Ethiopia, above the second cataract of the Nile. London: Longman and others, 1835
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (285 x 220mm.), xx, 368pp., folding engraved map backed on linen, 54 plates (most lithographed, 2 hand-coloured, 4 chromolithographed, some folding), original pictorial dark green cloth, yellow endpapers, slipcase, frontispiece and map somewhat spotted
Hoskins travelled to Ethiopia in 1833 in the company of an Italian artist, L. Bandoni. The illustrations for this volume, by Hullmandel and dated 6 April 1835, are apparently the earliest English chromolithographs published.
Hoskins travelled to Ethiopia in 1833 in the company of an Italian artist, L. Bandoni. The illustrations for this volume, by Hullmandel and dated 6 April 1835, are apparently the earliest English chromolithographs published.
Literature
Blackmer 832; Hilmy p.310
Condition
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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."