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[Irby, Augustus Henry]
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- The Diary of a Hunter, from the Punjab to the Karakorum Mountains. London: Longman [&c.], and Norwich: [Printed by] Henry W. Stacy, 1863
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (195 x 118mm.), viii, 338pp., half-title, 2 lithographed maps, original blindstamped purple cloth, brown endpapers, unopened, slipcase, spine faded
“A very scarce work privately printed posthumously by the author’s brother… Though taken from the author’s diary, this is surprisingly well written, containing valuable descriptions of the landscape he travelled” (Czech).
“A very scarce work privately printed posthumously by the author’s brother… Though taken from the author’s diary, this is surprisingly well written, containing valuable descriptions of the landscape he travelled” (Czech).
Literature
Czech (Asia) p.111; Yakushi (1994) I78
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."