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Wellsted, James Raymond
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Sketch of a route to the ruins of Nakab al Hajar, on the southern coast of Arabia, 195 x 130mm., to accompany Wellsted's "Narrative of a journey from the tower of Bá-'l-haff, on the southern coast of Arabia, to the ruins of Nakab al Hajar, in April, 1835"
- paper
Ibid. Map of Oman in Arabia, 400 x 405mm., to accompany Wellsted's "Narrative of a Journey into the interior of Omán, in 1835"
2 lithographed maps folding into one 8vo volume, The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London, volume 7, part one, 1837, London: William Clowes for John Murray, 1837, original wrappers, slightly solied
2 lithographed maps folding into one 8vo volume, The Journal of the Royal Geographical Society of London, volume 7, part one, 1837, London: William Clowes for John Murray, 1837, original wrappers, slightly solied
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
Wellsted was a naval surveyor in the service of the East India Company, tasked with surveying the coast of Arabia; in 1835 and 1836 he conducted the first European exploration of Oman, the results published in the Royal Geographical Society's Journal. In recognition of his scientific achievements he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.