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James, Frank Linsly
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- James, Frank Linsly
- The Wild Tribes of the Soudan. An Account of Travel and Sport chiefly in the Basé Country. London: John Murray, 1883
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (224 x 150mm.), xx, 274pp., [ii pp. adverts], half-title, 3 maps [2 folding], 46 plates [6 photogravures], original pictorial brown cloth gilt, bevelled edges, dark green endpapers, slipcase
A good association copy, belonging to one of author's family, Evelyn James (from the James library at West Dean Park).
James travelled through eastern Sudan in 1881-1882 in an expedition which included two of his brothers. The Basé tribe were renowned at the time for their treachery, as the only previous travellers to their territory had been murdered to a man.
A good association copy, belonging to one of author's family, Evelyn James (from the James library at West Dean Park).
James travelled through eastern Sudan in 1881-1882 in an expedition which included two of his brothers. The Basé tribe were renowned at the time for their treachery, as the only previous travellers to their territory had been murdered to a man.
Provenance
Evelyn James, signature on endleaf
Literature
Czech (Africa) p.82 (New York edition); Hilmy p.329
Condition
A very good copy
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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."