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Jack, Robert Logan
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- The Back Blocks of China. A Narrative of Experiences among the Chinese, Sifans, Lolos, Tibetans, Shans and Kachins, between Shanghai and the Irrawadi. London: Edward Arnold, 1904
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (225 x 140mm.), xxii, 270pp., [ii]+8pp. adverts, 2 folding maps, 28 photo illustrations on 16 plates, original black cloth with red paper design mounted on upper cover, uncut and unopened
"The author and three others were prospecting along the Upper Yangtze in Szechuan when the Boxer Rebellion broke out. At the urgent prompting of the British Consul at Chung King they fled through Eastern Tibet to Bhamo on the Burmese frontier" (Yakushi).
"The author and three others were prospecting along the Upper Yangtze in Szechuan when the Boxer Rebellion broke out. At the urgent prompting of the British Consul at Chung King they fled through Eastern Tibet to Bhamo on the Burmese frontier" (Yakushi).
Literature
Yakushi (1994) J03
Condition
A very good copy
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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."