- 738
Kinnear, John G.
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Cairo, Petra, and Damascus... with Remarks on the Government of Mehmet Ali, and on the Present Prospects of Syria. London: John Murray, 1841
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 8vo (195 x 120mm.), xii, errata slip, 348pp., half-title, original fine pebble-grained olive green cloth, printed paper label, yellow endpapers, slipcase, spine slightly faded
Provenance
Jane Ewing, signature on title; Charles Home Lloyd Fitzwilliam of Cilgwyn, armorial bookplate
Literature
Blackmer 913; Hilmy I, p.342; Weber I, 328; not in Atabey
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 only edition of an uncommon work. In 1839 Kinnear met David Roberts and travelled with him to Mt. Sinai and Petra, before continuing on to Syria.