- 1041
Pretyman, Herbert Edward
Estimate
600 - 900 GBP
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Description
- Journal of Herbert Edward Pretyman... Written during his Expedition to the Kittar Mountains, between Kenneh (on the Nile) and the Red Sea. [London]: Printed for Private Circulation Only, 1892
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FIRST EDITION, small 4to (210 x 155mm.), vi, 50pp., folding map, 33 photo illustrations on 24 plates, original pictorial mauve cloth, dark brown endpapers, gilt edges, slipcase, binding very slightly soiled
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
PRESENTATION COPY. This work, based on Herbert Pretyman's journal and photographs "of his excursion in nearly untrodden ground", was published posthumously by his father Frederic, who has inscribed this copy "Mrs Hare with kindest regards from Revd Frederic Pretyman 1891 Great Carlton".