- 753
Landon, Perceval
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Nepal. London: Constable and Co. Ltd., 1928
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, large 8vo (252 x 170mm.), (vol.1) xxiv, 358pp., [ii pp. colophon]; (vol.2) viii, 364pp., 5 maps [4 folding, including 3 coloured], 3 folding tables, 15 plates [6 coloured + 9 photographic], 212 illustrations in the text [210 photographic including 40 of coins, 2 sketches], original blue-grey cloth, slipcase
Provenance
Peter Hopkirk, book label, sale in these rooms 13-14 October 1998, lot 209
Literature
Yakushi (1994) L58
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
"The author visited Kathmandu in 1908 and 1924, and describes the origins of Nepal. This is the leading reference-work on Nepal" (Yakushi).