- 1019
Philby, Harry St. John Bridger
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Philby, Harry St. John Bridger
- The Heart of Arabia. A Record of Travel & Exploration. London: Constable and Company, 1922
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (220 x 140mm.), (vol.1) xxiv, 386pp.; (vol.2) viii, 354pp., 3 maps [2 folding], 48 photographic plates, original olive green cloth, slipcase
Provenance
Wilfred Thesiger, explorer, book labels
Condition
A good copy
"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
A FINE ASSOCIATION COPY FROM THE LIBRARY OF WILFRED THESIGER, who crossed the Empty Quarter in 1946-47, a feat achieved by Philby in 1932 (see lot 1018).