- 143
Arabia--Royal Geographical Society
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A collection of 7 maps including travellers' routes through Arabia, prepared for the R.G.S. journal. [London, 1923-1957], most coloured lithographs (one in booklet), various sizes, full detailed listing available
- paper
The group includes three maps of the travels of Harry St. John Philby, a British intelligence officer, father of Kim, and surveyor who was instrumental in securing the Saudi throne for Ibn Saud (1923, 1938, 1949): three relating to Wilfred Thesiger (1947, 1949, 1957) and one by Cheesman who served as Private Secretary to Sir Percy Cox, the first High Commissioner to the newly created nation of Iraq, and later was the British Consul in North-West Abyssinia (1925).
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."
Catalogue Note
The group includes three maps of the travels of Harry St. John Philby, a British intelligence officer, father of Kim, and surveyor who was instrumental in securing the Saudi throne for Ibn Saud (1923, 1938, 1949): three relating to Wilfred Thesiger (1947, 1949, 1957) and one by Cheesman who served as Private Secretary to Sir Percy Cox, the first High Commissioner to the newly created nation of Iraq, and later was the British Consul in North-West Abyssinia (1925).