- 783
Livingstone, David
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- Livingstone, David
- Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa; including a Sketch of Sixteen Years' Residence in the Interior of Africa. London: John Murray, 1857
- paper
FIRST EDITION, early issue [with the tinted lithographs by Day & Son], 8vo (222 x 140mm.), x, 688pp., 8pp. adverts dated November 1, 1857, 2 folding maps [1 in the rear cover pocket], 25 plates [including 3 tinted lithographs by Day & Son (frontispiece, and facing pp.66 and 225)], original blindstamped brown cloth, brown endpapers, uncut, slipcase
Provenance
Gilmour of Lundin and Montrave, armorial bookplate
Literature
Czech (Africa) p.97; Mendelssohn (1979) III, p.136 (no.2)
Condition
A fine 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."