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Hoskins, George Alexander
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1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Hoskins, George Alexander
- Travels in Ethiopia, above the Second Cataract of the Nile. London: Longman, Rees, [&c.], 1835
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FIRST EDITION, 4to (280 x 217mm.), folding engraved map backed on publisher’s linen, 53 lithographed plates, 6 coloured, numerous illustrations in text, late nineteenth-century red half morocco, top edge gilt, a very few plates spotted
Provenance
Frank Linsly James, bookplate, African explorer and hunter, author of The Wild Tribes of the Soudan, 1883, and The Unknown Horn of Africa, 1888 (an account of his travels across Somalia), and the owner of a fine library
Literature
Hilmy I, p.310
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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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."
Catalogue Note
A very good copy of this profusely illustrated work, with a fine provenance.