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Kinneir, John Macdonald
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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- Kinneir, John Macdonald
- A Geographical Memoir of the Persian Empire, accompanied by a map. London: John Murray, 1813, FIRST EDITION, 4to (296 x 225mm.), viii, 486pp., [ii pp. errata/adverts], contemporary calf, full gilt spine, red title and date labels, grey endpapers
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KINNEIR, J.M. Map of the Countries lying between the Euphrates and the Indus on the East and West, and the Oxus and Terek and Indian Ocean on the North and South. London: A. Arrowsmith, 1813, FIRST EDITION, hand-coloured map [1290 x 980mm.] dissected on linen and folding into the original 4to marbled paper slip-case [330 x 250mm.] with the printed paper label: "Persia, to accompany A Geographical Memoir by John Macdonald Kinneir, Esq. £2.2s.", additional modern slipcase, slight offsetting, original slipcase rubbed
Together 2 volumes
Together 2 volumes
Provenance
Marquis of Stafford (later 1st Duke of Sutherland), arms on covers of text vol.; Walter Flinn, book label
Literature
Ghani p.209; Wilson p.119
Condition
A good copy
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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
Rare with both the text and large folding map. Kinneir was political assistant to Sir John Malcolm on his mission to the Persian court.