- 790
Lord, Henry
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A Display of two forraigne sects in the East Indies viz: the Sect of the Banians the Ancient Natives of India and the Sect of the Persees the Ancient Inhabitants of Persia. London: Francis Constable, 1630
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 parts in one volume, small 4to (178 x 135mm.), [ii engraved title], [ii printed title part 1], xiv, 96pp., [ii printed title part 2], x, 54pp., contemporary speckled calf, full gilt spine, red label, upper joint cracked
Provenance
Duke of Devonshire, with the Chatsworth book label
Literature
cf. Ghani p.229 (later edition); cf. Wilson p.130 (second part); STC 16825
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
Henry Lord was appointed chaplain to the East India Company in Surat in 1624, where he remained until 1629. While at Surat he acquired some knowledge of Hindustani and Persian, and studied the customs of the natives. This work includes one of the earliest known and extensive descriptions of Hinduism in a European language.