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Lansdell, Henry
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Lansdell, Henry
- Chinese Central Asia. A Ride to Little Tibet. London: Sampson Low [&c.], 1893
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (220 x 132mm.), (vol.1) xl, 456pp., [iv pp. adverts]; (vol.2) xiv, [ii], 512pp., [ii pp. adverts], 3 folding coloured maps, 7 double-page plates, illustrations in the text [12 full page], original pale blue pictorial cloth, black endpapers, slipcase, folding map in volume 2 with clean tear
Literature
Yakushi (1994) L76
Condition
A good copy. The map in volume 2 has a large clean tear (mostly along a fold).
"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, inscribed by the author "To Mrs Colyer with affection and best wishes of the author Henry Lansdell 12th Dec 1893".