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Legh, Thomas
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- Legh, Thomas
- Narrative of a Journey in Egypt and the country beyond the cataracts. London: John Murray, 1816
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 4to (254 x 206mm.), viii, [2], 56, [2], 57-158pp., [2pp. adverts], half-title, folding engraved map, folding engraved plate, contemporary dark blue calf, covers tooled in gilt and blind, spine gilt, dark red label, yellow endpapers, gilt edges, some slight dampstaining
Provenance
Edward Downes (inscription); Frederick Downes Panter, bookplate
Literature
Blackmer 999; Hilmy I, p.364
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
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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
PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed "This volume was most obligingly presented to Edward Downes by the author. Dec. 2nd 1816”.
Legh travelled in Egypt in 1812-1813 in the company of the Reverend Charles Smelt, whose journal Legh used in this narrative. Exploring above Aswân, they reached as far as Nubia, where they were among the first modern explorers to examine the temples.